Director of Nursing - Benton, United States - Mt. Carmel Community- Benton

Description

Mt.

Carmel Assisted Living Facility in Benton is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) who is passionate about serving seniors in our assisted living and memory care facility.

The DON creates customized plans to maintain their health and well-being.

This person will oversee our Care Team of employees and be responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the Care department, carrying out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Responsibilities:

Maintains and implements nursing policies and procedures that reflect current standards of nursing practice, company, and Community philosophy of care and practices while maintaining compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.

Communicates and interprets policies and procedures to nursing staff. Monitors practices for effective implementation and achievement of results.

Ensures delivery of compassionate quality care evidenced by adequate services and staff coverage, appropriateness of staff, absence of odors, cleanliness, absence of pressure wounds, and apparent maintenance of optimal physical, mental and psychosocial function.

Demonstrates knowledge of and application of Key Clinical Quality Indicators. Proactively monitors and implements systems to achieve and/or surpass state thresholds.

Reviews 24-hour report from every service line daily to ensure timely, effective responses to significant changes in condition, transfers, discharges, unexplained injuries, potential abuse or neglect, medication errors, loss of resident property, or any evidence of resident or family dissatisfaction.

Gathers and analyzes facts, assesses situations, develops, and implements appropriate actions to investigate, notify appropriate parties, resolve issues, record facts properly, and prevent future reoccurrence.

Communicates findings/results to Executive Director.

Communicates directly with residents, families, medical staff, nursing staff, interdisciplinary team members, and Department Heads to coordinate care and services, improve organization and implementation of plans of care, to maintain quality of care, quality of life, and a homelike environment for all residents.

Establishes, implements, and monitors infection control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment and to prevent the development and transmission of disease.

Reviews infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and to develop effective actions to control and prevent infections in the Community.

Interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Job Type:
Full-time


Benefits:
Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance


Schedule:
Monday to Friday

On call

Weekends as needed


Experience:
Supervising experience: 1 year (Preferred)


License/Certification:
RN (Preferred)


Work Location:
In person

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