Director Of Nursing - Concord, NH

Summary: · To manage the overall operations of the Nursing Department in accordance with Company policies, standards of nursing practices and · governmental regulations to maintain excellent care of all residents' needs. · Essential Duties & Responsibilities: · Identify and parti ...

Job description

Summary:

To manage the overall operations of the Nursing Department in accordance with Company policies, standards of nursing practices and

governmental regulations to maintain excellent care of all residents' needs.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Identify and participate in process improvement initiatives that improve the customer experience, enhance workflow, and/or

improve the work environment.

• Management duties including, but not limited to, hiring, training, and developing, coaching, and counseling, and terminating

department staff, as deemed necessary.

• Ensure that all employment practices are administered fairly and without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual

orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal,

state, and local laws.

• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized governmental agencies.
• In the absence of the Administrator and Assistant Administrator (if applicable), assume responsibility of the facility.
• Oversee the employee health program in cooperation with the Medical Director and Staff Development Coordinator.
• Monitor Dietary Consultant Report, Pharmacy Consultant Report and take appropriate actions.
• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the nursing services department, as well as its programs and

activities, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility.

• Participate in Department Supervisor Meetings, Resident Care Plan Meetings, Budget Committee Meetings, Safety

Committee Meetings, Quality Assessment and Assurance Committee Meetings, In-service Education, Family Council, and

any other meeting as directed by the Administrator.

• Communicate daily with Director of Admissions/Marketing, Business Office Manager, and Administrator regarding

admission and placement of proposed residents. Evaluate prospective residents in terms of the nursing service they need and

the capability of the facility to supply the needed service.

• Meet monthly with nursing staff regarding Chart Audit and Physician's orders. Review audit with Medical Records prior to

submitting to Administration.

• Daily review of Clinical White Board for appropriate and timely follow-up.
• Delegate to nursing service supervisory personnel the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary to

perform their assigned duties.

• Coordinate with the ADON(s)/Charge Nurse(s) to determine staffing requirements based on current needs and State and

Federal guidelines.

• Provide appropriate departmental in-service education programs in compliance with Corporate, State and Federal guidelines.
• Work closely with Administrator in resolving grievances with nursing staff, family members, and residents.
• Perform nursing services, direct nursing care, and deliver resident care services in compliance with corporate policies and

State and Federal regulations as necessary.

• Inform state of any reportable incidents within appropriate time frames. Complete investigative analysis as required.
• Schedule daily rounds to observe residents and to determine if nursing needs are being met in accordance with the residents'

request and verify that all nursing service personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards.

• Observe medication passes and treatment schedules to verify that medications are being administered as ordered and that

treatments are provided, as scheduled.

• Study Infection Control Reports, Medication Incident Reports and Resident Incident Reports for corrective action.
• Keep Administrator informed daily of nursing department functions, recommending changes in techniques or procedures for

a more efficient operation.

• Promote favorable working conditions and relationships with administration, medical staff, consultants, other departments,

residents, family members, volunteers, agencies, and any other individual or group affiliated with the facility.

• Be on call for emergencies that supervisory personnel cannot handle.
• Assure proper handling and emergency care of residents, personnel, and visitors while on the job or in the building.
• Assure residents a comfortable, clean, orderly, and safe environment.
• Comply with, support, and enforce Company policies involving all safety and infection control procedures to include the

proper use of mechanical lifts and gait belts.

• Work closely with Central Supply to confirm that changes are made on a timely basis and that inventory is current and

medical-nursing supplies are adequate on the nursing stations.

• Review and verify that documentation procedures for nursing are met according to corporate, state, and federal guidelines.
• Periodically review nurses' notes to confirm that they are informative and descriptive of the nursing care being provided, that

they reflect the resident's response to the care, and that such care is provided in accordance with the resident's wishes.

• Assist in preparing and planning the nursing service department's budget and submit to the Administrator for his/her review,

recommendations, and/or approval.

• Recommend to the Administrator the equipment and supply needs of the nursing department.
• Be conscious of cost and attempt to provide quality staff for the nursing department within budgetary constraints.
• Ensure staffing levels are maintained.
• Participate in the facility assessment.
• Along with the Administrator engage the medical director in all department activity.
• Ensure all department employees have annual performance reviews and competencies timely. Maintain attendance records

for department staff.

• Developing short- and long-terms goals for the department, such as staffing goals, procedural goals, and standard-of-care goals

Pleasant View Center offers a rich benefits package including:

Competitive Pay

Low-cost Health Insurance

Free Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Dental and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Short and Long-term Disability Insurance

Ancillary Insurance available (including accident, cancer, hospital & critical illness)

We value strong community connections and opportunities to serve

We look forward to having you join our team

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