Part Time DON - Remsen, United States - Bavarian Meadows Assisted Living

Description

Job Description

• Assume responsibility for the development of nursing service objectives, performance standards of nursing practice for each category of nursing personnel, and nursing policies and procedure.
• Assume accountability for the development, organization, and implementation of approved policies and procedures.
• Direct, evaluate, and supervise all tenant care and initiate corrective action as necessary.
• Assess tenant care needs and assist in the development of individualized service plans for tenants.
• Assess tenants needs and make recommendations for special rehabilitation programs.
• Assess tenant responses to medication and treatments and make appropriate recommendations.
• Direct and implement nursing service education programs, including, but not limited to orientation and in-service for licensed and unlicensed nursing personnel.
• Ensure certified and non-certified staff are competent to meet the individual needs of tenants.
• Conduct staff meetings with all shifts for purposes of planning, coordinating, and implementing service policies and procedures.
• Assume responsibility for nursing service compliance to Federal, State, and local regulations.
• Consistently operate nursing services efficiently and economically.
• Ensure availability of equipment for nursing personnel.
• Assess equipment and supply needs and make recommendations to the Executive Director.
• Complete and/or supervise scheduling of employees.
• Identify safety hazards and initiate corrective action. Conduct interviews, hire nursing employees, conduct counseling interviews, and initiate disciplinary action as necessary.
• Prepare written employee performance evaluations and initiate recommendations for salary increases, promotions, or corrective action. Conduct disciplinary action(s) privately and professionally.
• Establish open lines of communication with consultants and consistently take follow-up actions or recommendations.
• Take inquiries for tenant placement as assigned by the Executive Director and initiate procedures for proper placement of tenants and level of care determinations.
• Coordinate tenants move-ins, transfers, and discharges with community agencies and other facilities.
• Establish good public relations with hospital discharge coordinators and social service consultants.
• Address worker's compensation/employee injuries in the absence of the Administrator.
• Follow established infection control and universal precautions and monitor facility staff for the same.
• Must be responsible for the safety of tenants under your supervision. Support new practice standards to promote quality care and/or life for the tenant.
• Observe all facility safety policies and procedures including working responsibly to ensure personal safety.
• Comprehend and follow all OSHA, State, and Federal policies and regulations.
• The use of personal vehicle for approved work related tasks will be reimbursed for mileage at a predetermined rate.
• Accept and perform additional duties as assigned by the Administrator in a cooperative manner.