- Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct the Nursing Services Department, as well as related programs and activities, in compliance with rules and regulations governing long term care facilities, employers and in accordance with facility policy.
- Recognize and respond to changes in patients' conditions and document observations, interventions and outcomes.
- Perform emergency procedures such as Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
- Arrange for and oversee the admission, transfer and discharge of patients.
- Develop, maintain and periodically update written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing department.
- Participate in surveys made by authorized government agencies.
- Determine the staffing needs of the Nursing Services Department, assist with the recruitment and hiring of staff.
- Facilitate the coordination of nursing services and other departments to maintain quality care for patients.
- Conduct employee performance evaluations and counseling and monitor tardiness, absenteeism and disciplinary situations to ensure quality care for patients.
- Review, monitor, intervene and document complaints and grievances from patients, families, visitors and employees.
- Prepare reports and recommendations for the Administrator regarding the operation of the Nursing Services Department.
- Participate in various committees of the facility; such as care plans, infection control, pharmaceutical, budget, quality assessment and assurance, ADA compliance committee, etc, and those assigned by the Administrator.
- Oversee and approve the scheduling of personnel; as well as the daily assignments of individuals working in the Nursing Services Department.
- Make routine rounds and authorize or conduct tours with others, such as the Administrator, physicians, other facility staff, government representatives, visitors and others.
- Monitor the workplace for possible health and safety hazards and assist in the development and presentation of routine health, safety and back care training programs to prevent worker injuries.
- Prepare or assist in the preparation and implementation of the Nursing Services Department budget and submit recommendations.
- Ensure that equal opportunity policy and anti-discrimination policies are adhered to in all employment decisions.
- Maintain privacy and confidentiality of records, conditions and other information relating to patients, employees and facility.
- Establish and encourage an atmosphere of optimism, warmth, and interest in patients' personal and health care needs.
- Audit documentation for errors or inconsistencies and make necessary corrections, or document reasons for corrections not made.
- Review and determine that personnel have the required licensure and/or certification for meeting state and/or federal requirements.
- Assist the Administrator in developing, implementing and updating written procedures for discharge planning.
- Inventory, identify and monitor the storage of equipment, supplies, etc.
- Maintain a reference library of written nursing materials that assist the Nursing Services Department in meeting patients' needs.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the Administrator.
- Communication skills and active listening
- Possesses good interpersonal skills while dealing with emotional or difficult situations. Responds promptly to customer's needs.
- Accepts responsibility for own decisions, actions and results. Able to maintain dependable behavior in times of crisis or complexity.
- Upholds organizational values and abides by state and federal regulations. Maintains confidentiality of HIPAA information. Treats others with respect.
- Seeks increased responsibility. Sets self-improvement goals linked to the organizational goals.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the position and industry. Seeks additional information.
- Maintains high level of performance while demonstrating commitment to accuracy and thoroughness.
- Displays ease working with others. Contributes ideas and skills to team. Puts success of team above own interests.
- Able to gather and analyze data and reach appropriate conclusion. Solves problems in a timely manner.
- Is consistently at work and on time. Ensures work responsibilities are covered. Arrives at meetings on time.
- Three (3) years' experience in supervision of others in a hospital, long term care facility, or other health care institution.
- Minimum of one (1) year experience implementing total patient care and care planning.
- Minimum of six (6) months experience managing a nursing department.
- Bachelor's Degree preferred, Registered Nursing Degree required.
- Registered Nursing License.
- Position may require unscheduled overtime, week-end work.
- Must be willing and able to work flexible hours
- Travel required
- Advanced Microsoft Suite, including Excel, Access, Power Point and Word
- Ability to learn HRIS and/or applicant tracking systems
- Outlook
- Standard Office Equipment
- Computer
- Job may require frequent lifting of objects up to 40 pounds.
- Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing and pulling.
- Work is typically performed in a standard office environment; well-lit; comfortable temperature controlled; above-average conversational noise is frequent.
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Working safely and follow safety rules.
- Report unsafe working conditions and behaviors.
- Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.
- Supervises support staff including scheduling and assigning work, reviewing performance, recommending salary increases, promotions or discharges.
- Supervisor frequently determines priorities.
- Occasionally needs manager's direction due to extraordinary circumstances.
- Analytical Thinking: Able to gather and analyze data and reach appropriate conclusion; Solves problems in a timely manner.
- Customer Service: Possesses good interpersonal skills while dealing with emotional or difficult situations; Responds promptly to customer's needs.
- Accountability: Accepts responsibility for own decisions, actions and results; Able to maintain dependable behavior in times of crisis or complexity.
- Attendance: Consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered; Arrives at meetings on time.
- Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and persuasively; Listens and gets clarification.
- Ethical Behavior: Upholds organizational values and abides by state and federal regulations; Maintains confidentiality of HIPAA information; Treats others with respect.
- Initiative: Seeks increased responsibility; sets self-improvement goals linked to the organizational goals.
- Job and
- Productivity and Quality of Work: Maintains high level of performance while demonstrating commitment to accuracy and thoroughness.
- Teamwork: Displays ease working with others; Contributes ideas and skills to team; Puts success of team above own interests.
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Director of Nursing - Nashville, United States - American Health Partners
Description
Join Our Team as a Director of Nursing (DON)
The purpose of this position is to manage the nursing department and administer the nursing programs in compliance with state and federal regulations as well as company policy and procedures.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Includes:
o Licensed staff
o Nursing assistants and orderlies
o Print-outs of physicians' orders
o Physician visits
o Recertifications
o Medication reviews
o Time schedules
o In-services
o Infection Control
o Utilization review
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License/Certification Requirements:
Other Requirements:
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Competencies:
Industry Knowledge:
Demonstrates knowledge of the position and industry; Seeks additional information.