Director of Nursing; Skilled Nursing Facility Job Pinedale Wyoming USA,Nursing

Title

Director of Nursing (Skilled Nursing Facility)

Company

Sublette County Health

Description

Summary

Description:

This key position is responsible for the overall quality, execution of services provided and supervision of the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) staff while following established standards of care. Assists the medical providers in coordinating patient care. Functions as a supervisor of professional nursing care and assist as a liaison with Administration, Residents, family, hospital staff and professional health care providers in all the Hospital Districts facilities.

Ensures regulatory compliance for the SNF.

Supervision Received

Reports to the Skilled Nursing Facility Administrator.

Responsibilities

Provides management through development and implementation of a philosophy of quality care and of nursing standards, policies, and procedures that are consistent with high quality care and regulatory compliance.

Supervises the professional nursing staff as they work in the various departments within the Skilled Nursing Facility including direct patient care, patient treatments, medication administration and other SNF operations. Determines and advocates for staffing levels that promote high quality nursing services.

Oversee the completion and continuity of patient records, charts and other pertinent information documented by the professional staff in coordination with the medical records staff. Responsible for clinical chart audits in coordination with nursing, physician, lab, and radiology. Provides reports of those audits to respective departments as requested. Participates in departmental meetings as requested.

Oversees Minimum Data Set (MDS) process and works with Administration regarding reimbursement requirements related to MDS.

Assist Administration with developing operational and capital budgets in conjunction with strategic plan development and execution. Monitors budget and expenses monthly.

Meets with prospective and current residents and families to ensure positive guest relations. Ensures adherence to individual resident care plans and proactively addresses problems and complaints involving nursing services that affect resident quality of care and satisfaction.

Acts as a point of contact for residentsï¿½ abuse complaints and reports to Wyoming Department of Health within the required 2-hour time limit.

Discretionary delegation of key tasks that are critical for optimal function of the nursing team to include but not limited to:
Management of PAR levels and ordering of supplies, EMR management, staff orientation and ongoing education, etc.

Assists the professional nurses and primary health care providers with patient care, patient examinations, interventions, and treatment procedures as needed. Ensures that residentsï¿½ rights are protected and that the residents are free from abuse and neglect.

Oversees medical supply and medication formularies and collaborates with medical directors regarding such. Reviews medication and supply formularies annually and on an as needed basis in conjunction with medical director. Assists pharmacists with regulated patient review and ensures that recommendations are implemented.

Is responsible for scheduling the professional nursing staff coverage for the SNF, approving leave requests, and verifying timecard accuracy prior for submission to payroll and ensures posting of staff per regulatory requirements.

Is responsible for overseeing initial training and continuing education of the nursing staff to promote quality, continuity, and safe care of the residents. Develops and maintains Nursing Competency plan in collaboration with the Medical Directors.

Is responsible for annual employee performance evaluations for the professional nursing staff,…