director of nursing - Scotch Plains, United States - Windsor Healthcare Communities

Description

DEPARTMENT:
Nursing Administration


REPORTS TO:
Administrator


POSITION SUMMARY:
The essential functions of the job for a Director of Nursing requires, and may be amended from time to time at the sole discretion of Windsor Health Care, LLC to include, but are not limited to the following:

• Must possess a valid RN license, in good standing in accordance with laws of this state, from an approved NJ Nursing School of Nursing. A minimum of five (5) years full-time or equivalent clinical experience is required and a minimum of two years of clinical experience in long-term care nursing with one year in a management/administrative or supervisory capacity is preferred. BSN preferred.
• Comply with standards of business conduct in accordance with federal, state and local health and regulatory standards and guidelines, as applicable.
• Must possess, at a minimum, a high school diploma or a GED
• Must be able to work well with peers in a congenial work environment, and above all, maintain the utmost compassion and dignity to the residents and adhere to the Resident Bill of Rights.
• Must be able to work beyond normal working hours; on weekends, as well as holidays, to the extent necessary. On-call status is a function of the job and employee understands, agrees to, and acknowledges that schedule flexibility is for the betterment of the residents and that the Director of Nursing will make themselves available, as needed, to ensure proper staffing levels.
• In exigent circumstances, the employee may be subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather,

evacuation, temporary staffing shortages, etc.).

• Must adhere to Windsor Health Care, LLC's attendance policies and follow the terms and conditions of employment as set forth in the Employee Handbook.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must maintain the highest standards in caring and servicing the needs of the residents and residents' family members and loves ones.
• Must adhere to all facility policies and procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES

• In the absence of the Administrator and/or licensed Assistant Administrator, the D.O.N. is responsible for carrying out the administrative duties of the Windsor Health Care, LLC's Center.
• Develops and implements philosophy, objectives, policies and standards of nursing practice in accordance with the goals of the Windsor Health Care, LLC Center organization.
• Directs, plans, and coordinates service activities of professional nursing and auxiliary nursing personnel in rendering resident care.
• Interprets facility policies and regulations to all nursing personnel and ensures compliance, as well as analyzes and evaluates nursing and related services rendered to improve quality of resident care and to better utilize staff time and abilities.
• Ensures the provision of in-servicing training programs for nursing personnel;
• Monitors nursing care to assure that all residents are treated fairly, with kindness, dignity and respect;
• Develops, maintains, and periodically updates written policies and procedures that govern the functions of the nursing department, as well as the facility's ongoing quality assurance program for the nursing department;
• Completes daily rounds on the units to observe residents and to determine if nursing needs are being met;
• Reviews nursing progress notes to ensure that they are informative and descriptive of the nursing care provided and that they reflect the resident's response to the plan of care;
• Works with the Administrator to develop, allocate and control the budget for the Department of Nursing Services;
• Maintains cohesive public and professional relationships, including community, resident and family and physician services;
• Provides a formal liaison between the medical staff and the department of nursing services;
• Provides direction to nursing staff through written policies, procedures, nursing administration meetings, routine staff meetings, and written memos;
• Develops short and long-range plans for the nursing department that are compatible with those of the facility;
• Serves on various committee such as Patient Care Policy, Pharmaceutical Services, Infection Control, Safety and Quality Improvement, as applicable, which meet to evaluate activities within the facility and to recommend changes in operations and follows up on committee recommendations affecting nursing services;
• Participates in the assessment of residents to be admitted by evaluating the level and amount of care required by prospective residents in relation to existing nursing capabilities;
• Remains on call for emergencies 24 hours a day;
• Coordinates the revision and implementation of infection control procedures as outlined in company policies. Assures all nursing staff are trained and utilizes all facets of infection control procedures to protect staff, residents and families;
• Makes recommendations to the Administrator regarding nursing care equipment/supplies required to meet the needs of the residents and assures that adequate supplies are available;
• Assures that each resident's attending physician and family or responsible party are promptly notified of any significant change in the resident's health condition;
• Ensures that the nursing care developed through the resident's Care Plan is implemented and that these Care Plans are periodically reviewed and modified as necessary;
• Coordinates nursing services with all other services and departments to ensure proper care of the resident;
• Assures that all Physician Orders are followed as prescribed;
• Assures that each resident's accident or incident is fully documented and reported in accordance with the policies and procedures of the facility and the Federal/State rules and regulations;
• Determines the staffing needs of the Nursing department necessary to meet the nursing needs of the residents;
• Coordinates supervisory and ancillary nursing department schedules;
• Recruits, interviews, and hires professional personnel;
• Reviews and evaluates the work performance of nursing staff as well as counsel/discipline personnel according to established company personnel policy;
• Concerns his/herself with the safety of all facility residents in order to minimize the potential for fire and accidents. Also, ensures that the facility adheres to the legal, safety, health, fire and sanitation codes by being familiar with his/her role in carrying out the facility's fire, safety and disaster plans and by being familiar with current MSDS;
• Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights;
• Report any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy.
• Report work related injuries and illnesses immediately to your supervisor.
• As a condition of employment, complete all assigned training and skills competency.
• Participate in all life safety and emergency drills and trainings.
• Fulfill responsibilities as assigned during implementation or activation of the facility's emergency plan.
• Assists with evacuation of residents in an emergency situation
• Maintain confidentiality of Protected Health Information, including verbal, written and electronic communications.
• Report non-compliance with policies, procedures, regulations or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel.
• Protect residents from abuse, and cooperate with all investigations.
• Report any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator.
• Report any retaliation or discrimination to the Human Resource Director and the Compliance Officer.
• Fulfill individual responsibility to report any suspicion of a crime to law enforcement and the state agency.
• Performs other duties as requested.

ANNUAL HEALTH REQUIREMENTS:

• Must provide annual verification of a negative TB skin test.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
(With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices)

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a medical and physical examination.
• Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, agitated residents
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.
• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF JOB DESCRIPTION:

I understand that as a result of my employment, I may be exposed to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals and that the facility will provide to me instructions on how to prevent and control such exposures.

I further understand that I may also be exposed to the Hepatitis B and AIDS Viruses and TB, and that the facility will make available to me, free of charge, the hepatitis B vaccination.

I also understand I may not release/disclose protected health or facility information without proper authorization.

I hereby acknowledge receipt of Windsor Health Care, LLC's Job Description. I understand that it is my continuing responsibility to read and know its contents.

I also understand and agree that the Job Description is not an employment contract for any specific period of employment or for continuing or long-term employment.

Therefore, I acknowledge and understand that unless I have a written employment agreement with Windsor Health Care, LLC that provides otherwise, I have the right to resign from my employment with Windsor Health Care, LLC at any time with or without notice and with or without cause, and that Windsor Health Care, LLC has the right to terminate my employment at any time with or without notice and with or without cause.

I understand this job description and its requirements; I understand that this is not an exclusive list of the job functions and that I am expected to complete all duties as assigned; I understand the job functions may be altered by management without notice; I understand that this job description in no way constitutes an employment agreement and that I am an at-will employee.

Employee Signature:
______________________________ Date: _____________________

Supervisor Signature:
_____________________________ Date: _____________________

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