Director of Nursing - Girard, United States - Shepherd of the Valley

Description

Overview

Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.

The Director of Nursing's (DON) primary function is to organize, develop, and direct nursing services and to maintain standards of good nursing practice.

The DON plans, directs and coordinates resident care activities in the nursing home and advises nursing staff, department heads, and associate directors in matters related to nursing services.

Responsibilities

Advises and assists the Associate Director, Medical Director and nursing staff in planning and developing administrative and operational policies and procedures.

Determines staffing needs and establishes standards of performance.
Implements methods and procedures to ensure achievement of objectives.
Coordinates, integrates and evaluates functions and activities of the nursing program.
Consults with the Associate Director, Medical Director, department heads, and others to coordinate nursing activities with other facility activities.
Directs, analyzes and evaluates overall resident care program.
Investigates and resolves complaints or refers unusual problems to the Associate Director.
Confers with managers and staff concerning problems of resident care.
Evaluates the education and training needs of personnel and directs development and implementation of in-service programs through staff.
Makes periodic rounds of resident care units.
Develops and promotes cooperative working relationships with other facilities and community agencies, and with other departments.
Directs the preparation and monitoring of nursing services budget.

Performs personnel management functions such as establishing personnel qualification requirements, drafting procedure manuals, initiating in-service programs, and installing record and reporting systems.

Prepares periodic reports concerning resident care service.

Represents the facility before various civic, professional, educational, and business groups to discuss, market, interpret, and explain policies and programs and to foster good public relations.

Regularly inspects facility and nursing practices for compliance with Federal, State, and Local regulations and implements changes in these regulations at any necessary time.

Monitors all phases of the resident assessment program.
Participates in appropriate department committees.
Maintains the confidentiality of all resident, staff and organization information.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Directly supervises employees in the Nursing Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

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

Requirements
Must hold a Nursing Degree from an accredited program, college or university.
A current, unencumbered, active OHIO RN License and current CPR.
At least 4 year of experience in Long-Term Care.
Must have at least 2 years of supervisory experience.
Experience in Point Click Care is a plus.

As an employee you will enjoy competitive wages and PTO plans. we offer full medical, dental and vision coverage as well as paid holidays (for those who qualify). We also offer a retirement plan and flexible spending accounts. Our employees also enjoy discounts at local businesses, direct deposit, annual increases and free CPR/First Aide certification.