Director of Nursing

About the role

Oversees the day-to-day health care delivery system of clients in the cluster. Ensures client health needs are met and that nursing is following regulatory agencies to maintain ICF/ID certification of the facility by the Agency for Health Care Administration. Participates in Medicaid on-site audits and completes Plan of Corrective Actions (POC) for nursing as needed. Ensures successful implementation and completion of POCs.

Responsibilities

• Works with the Interdisciplinary Team to ensure Active Treatment is incorporated in medical treatment and that all staff understand the importance of continuous Active Treatment
• Attains a thorough knowledge of each client in the facility, to include health and mental status, strengths and weaknesses, likes and dislikes, and family/guardian circumstances
• Recruits, hires, trains, establishes clear expectations, and completes performance evaluations and corrective actions for direct reports
• Administers medications via all routes without error, unrestricted, to include controlled substances
• Oversees monitoring of nurses administering medication for accuracy
• Works with the Cluster Director to promote a team approach with nursing staff, QIDPS, Staffing Coordinator, Leads, and Direct Support Professionals
• Attends and participates in meetings and trainings
• Maintains appropriate certifications, licenses, and CEUs as necessary
• Ensures a safe environment in all settings to prevent injuries to staff and clients
• Oversees Quality Improvement systems to maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local standards
• Oversees biohazard waste management
• Ensures nursing and direct care supplies are ordered and inventoried, including ordering additional supplies for hurricane season
• Oversees the storage of and administration of medications to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations
• Uses resources wisely; ensures items under the nursing and direct care supply budget are within budgetary guidelines
• Ensures nurses are available and participate in client outings
• Oversees and participates in on-call duties to ensure 24-hour RN access to the facility
• Functions as liaison between the Medical Director and other physicians and facility staff
• Oversees resident admission and discharge procedures in accordance with policies and procedures
• Assists in the development and implementation of disaster plans and procedures, including in-service training, disaster drill training, and emergency health planning
• Updates and/or implements nursing forms as well as updates nursing policies and procedures
• Ensures implementation of the Communicable Disease (Tuberculosis) policy
• Oversees provision of dietary, dental, and podiatry services
• Oversees pharmacy activities, to include delivery of medications, and ensures accurate documentation from the pharmacy
• Provides nursing oversight of Adult Day Programs as needed
• Schedules and ensures nursing coverage for the Day Program as needed
• Reports to work during inclement weather (hurricanes) to ensure clients’ health needs are met and assists in emergency procedures

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing
• Active and unrestricted license as RN, ARNP or PA in the state of Florida
• A minimum of 3 years of nursing experience and at least 2 years of management experience
• Ability to utilize computer, Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint; working knowledge of medical equipment and EMAR
• Ability to work in the US and not require Visa Sponsorship from our company now or in the future

Preferred:

• Master of Science in Nursing
• Prior work in long-term care medical facility required, ICF setting

Benefits

• Medical coverage: HRA, FSA, premium discounts, wellness credits, free virtual and Minute Clinic visits, free imaging, and surgery
• Dental and vision coverage
• Company-paid life, short- and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with up to 2.5% match
• Tuition assistance and reimbursement, student loan repayment assistance, employee assistance program