Director of Nursing - Getzville, United States - Weinberg Campus

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Job Description

Job Description:

WEINBERG CAMPUS Caring is more than what we do. It's who we are.

Founded over 100 years ago, Weinberg Campus is a non-profit organization committed to providing the highest level of medical care, personal attention, and skilled services.

Our welcoming campus includes a variety of senior apartments, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing care, and state-of-the-art rehabilitation.


EMPLOYEE BENEFITS INCLUDE:
UP TO $7,500 SIGN-ON BONUS Competitive pay ratesWeekly pay period every FridayFree Dental InsuranceMedical Insurance with free Medical Bridge Coverage on High Deductible plans Eight (8) Observed Holidays Attractive benefits include a 403(b) and a paid pension plan Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Opportunities for Job Advancement Supportive Teamwork EnvironmentFun Employee Perks and Discounts


JOB SUMMARY:
This position will be responsible for providing leadership, direction, support and clinical oversight of all residents.

Under the direction of the Administrator, the director of Nursing is accountable for the day-to-day nursing operations at the site including; nursing strategy, ensuring quality measures are maintained to improve resident care, and resident experience at Rosa Coplon.

Develops and implements site specific resident-focused management programs, nursing practice guidelines, nursing quality indicators, innovative financial plans and evidence based practices.

This position is responsible for the development of nurse managers through coaching, mentoring and evaluation and cultivating a positive, constructive leadership environment.

The DON will drive programs and initiatives that improve nurse/staff retention.

This position will also be responsible for overseeing the integration of the care delivery system at the site so that resident care needs are met within financial, DOH and other regulatory and evidence-based regulations and guidelines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Consistently observes safety and security procedures. Reports potentially unsafe conditions to appropriate personnel.

Under the direction of the Administrator the Director of Nursing will be responsible for the oversight and managing the delivery of high quality patient care at the site.

Provides leadership, direction and strategic vision to nursing management and administrative staff to ensure clear lines of responsibility and accountability within departments and between departments and administration.

Coordinates facility departments to enhance quality of care and appropriate relations with patients and families.

Is responsible with the development, implementation and continuous improvement of care delivery models and services that meet or exceed customer expectations which are evidence-based, customer-focused, collaborative and multidisciplinary.

Participates in the site dissemination of Weinberg Campus's vision, culture, strategy and key initiatives to enhance the viability of the site.

Participates in policy decisions affecting patient care services at relevant levels of the site. Makes decisions in accordance with the philosophy and mission of Weinberg Campus.
Acts as a patient care advocate by addressing concerns with the administrative members and appropriate residents and responsible parties. Establishes site specific nursing practice guidelines consistent with Weinberg Campus policy.

Oversees the development of programs, policies and to ensure that clinical standards and policies required to achieve nursing and patient care goals are in compliance with Department of Health regulations.

Assumes facility administration responsibilities as assigned and in the absence of the Administrator.
Performs other related duties as assigned by authorized personnel or as may be required to meet emergencies.

Complies with all quality assurance, customer focus, infection control, safety and all other policies and procedures within the department and Weinberg Campus.

Takes a lead role in the development of systems to continuously monitor and measure the quality, safety, patient satisfaction and appropriateness of services.

Focuses on the use of tools, expertise and applications for quality improvement. Ensures that applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations are followed.

May participate in evaluating, selecting, and integrating health care technology and information management systems that support patient care needs and the efficient utilization of resources.

Is able to integrate technology changes with patient care procedures. Maintains a focus on nursing education, continuing education, and continuing development.

Participates in the development, implementation and monitoring of policies and protocols that are integrated across the organization to ensure that the competency requirements, mission, values, and financial objectives are met.

Participates in the development and implementation of mechanisms for recognizing the expertise and performance of nursing staff members engaged in patient care.

Works in collaboration with Human Resources on the development and implementation of programs that improve the recruitment, retention, development, and continuing education of nursing staff as necessary to promote quality care delivery.

Active participant in the hiring and on boarding process.
Establishes and maintains a strong effective working relationship with organized labor representatives.
Operate the nursing department to always be survey ready.
Successful results with DOH surveys/hot line calls.
Accomplish and maintain 5/5 star rating in quality and care.


POSITION SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:

Analytical – Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.

Design – Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into meaningful and useful action; Uses feedback to modify projects; Demonstrates attention to detail.

Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Project Management

• Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages team activities.

Technical Skills

• Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

Patient/Customer Service

• Manages difficult or emotional patient/customer situations; Responds promptly to patient/customer needs; Solicits feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for help and assistance; Meets commitments.

Interpersonal

• Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Oral Communication

• Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

Team Work

• Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed; Recognizes accomplishments of other team members.

Written Communication

• Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Change Management

• Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results.

Delegation

• Delegates work assignments; Matches the responsibility to the person; Gives authority to work independently; Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; Provides recognition for results.

Leadership

• Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Inspires respect and trust; Accepts feedback from others; Provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates; Gives appropriate recognition to others; Displays passion and optimism; Mobilizes others to fulfill the vision.

Managing People

• Includes staff in planning, decision making, facilitating and process improvement; Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Makes self available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services; Continually works to improve supervisory skills.

QualityManagement

• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

Visionary
Leadership

• Displays passion and optimism; Inspires respect and trust; Mobilizes others to fulfill the vision; Provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates.

Business Acumen

• Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.

Cost Consciousness

• Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.

Ethics

• Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

Organizational Support

• Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.

Strategic Thinking

• Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.

Adaptability

• Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Attendance/Punctuality

• Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Dependability

• Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Initiative

• Volunteers readily; Undertakes self development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

Innovation

• Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.

Judgment

• Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision making process; Makes timely decisions.

Motivation

• Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.

Planning/Organizing

• Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.

Quality

• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity

• Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.

Safety and Security

• Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Subject to inside environmental conditions:
Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes


PERSONAL OR PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Standing

• Particularly for sustained periods of time.

Walking

• Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or from one work area to another.

Fingering

• Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling.

Grasping

• Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.

Feeling

• Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.

Talking

• Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.

Must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Hearing

• Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction.

Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make fine discriminations in sound.
Repetitive Motions

• Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Sedentary Work

• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Involves sitting most of the time.
Walkingand standing are required only occasionally.
Light Work

• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Close visual acuity to perform an activity such as:
preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, or using measurement devices


EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing requiredMaster's degree I Nursing/Healthcare of Business Administration or a related field recommended


LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
Registered Nurse upon hire


EXPERIENCE:

5 years of experience in patient care delivery5 years of experience in progressive management experience in long term care, including budget/financial systems, quality improvement and knowledge of regulatory standards.

Has experience and expertise in leading complex teams through planning, managing the implementation of projects a