Director of Nursing

Director Of Nursing

Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Director of Nursing is responsible for the administration and management of the nursing department to residents in accordance with orders of the physicians and total needs of the residents. Responsible for 24-hour supervision of the nursing department and direction to the nursing department to maintain quality standards of care in accordance with current Federal, State and Company standards, guidelines and regulations.

In absence of the Administrator, assumes the responsibility for the facility. The position conducts the nursing process – assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation – under the scope of the State's Nurse Practice Act of Registered Nurse licensure.

Assumes ultimate responsibility for coordinating plans for the total care of each resident which comply with physician's orders, governmental regulations and facility resident care policies;

Develops, maintains and upgrades nursing department objectives, standards for nursing practice, nursing procedure manuals and written job descriptions for each level of nursing personnel.

Participates in the recruitment, selection, hiring, orientation, training and dismissal of nursing personnel.

Participates as assigned in the orientation of new staff and demonstrates a positive, helpful and enthusiastic attitude.

Ensures that a sufficient number of qualified supervisory and supportive nursing personnel are assigned for each unit/shift to meet the residents' needs;
Approves the staffing schedule according to budgeted levels and checks daily for the number of staff available for the week;
Documents approved vacation/time off for Nursing Department;
Approves time sheets for Nursing Department and checks hours to ensure accuracy for processing.

Assists in controlling nursing service hours and supply costs, including recommendation for the number and type of nursing personnel to be employed and nursing service equipment and supply needs.

Ensures the residents receive skilled nursing and rehabilitation services, as needed;
Maintains resident confidentiality.

Interacts with residents, family members, co-workers, clinical and ancillary staff in a respectful, non-judgmental, supportive and calm manner.

Provides excellent service. Addresses family satisfaction issues immediately in a professional manner and keeps the Charge Nurse informed. Assists in resolution of the issues.

Participates in coordination of resident services through departmental and appropriate staff committee meetings;
Participates in all screening processes prior to admission. Assesses items needed by the facility to meet resident needs.

Conducts periodic review to ensure that the nursing requirements of each resident admitted to the facility are reviewed and that the physician is consulted in planning resident care.

Participates in admission and discharge planning for residents.

Promotes a safe environment within the facility, which includes fire and accident prevention, maintenance of sanitary conditions and assurance that all nursing personnel understand their roles in the event of a disaster or other disruption of services.

Conducts periodic audits to ensure all documentation is informative and descriptive of nursing care and of the resident's response to that care, as outlined in the MDS and Care Plan.

Conducts periodic review to ensure the facility and personnel are in compliance with State Code Requirements.

Completes/updates electronic documentation, as required.

Oversees the weekly Medicare meeting process.

Reviews all Accidents and Incidents (A/I) daily and develops an appropriate plan to prevent future accidents and incidents;
Audits specific resident care issues on a daily basis such as skin, ambulation, etc.;
Observes all pressure sores on a weekly basis, evaluating documentation and treatments.

Ensures medical supply sheets and requisitions are checked and faxed for processing on a timely basis.

Ensures that standardized procedures are established and consistent throughout the facility.

Ensures that nursing documentation meets the required standards.

Adheres to the Resident's Bill of Rights, Confidentiality of…