Director of Nursing

Position Responsibilities

• Adheres to and conveys the philosophy of supporting dignity, privacy, independence, choice, individuality, and a home-like environment for Residents.
• Identifies ongoing needs and services for Residents through assessment and service planning utilizing the nursing process.
• Carefully coordinates ancillary health care services for Residents in cooperation with the Executive Director.
• Adheres to all established policies and procedures.
• Responds to Resident or staff concerns and refers them to the Executive Director when appropriate.
• Manages and performs TB testing/screening for Residents and staff per state regulations.
• Maintains quality of work performance of Care Partners, Medication Staff, and Licensed Nurses and reports to the Executive Director.
• Ensures that staff know and follow infection control procedures.
• Directs the infection control measures for the community.
• Participates in service plan conferences; maintains medication and treatment records for each Resident.
• Works closely with staff and designated agent(s) to identify Resident problems/concerns/issues; follows up as needed and communicates same appropriately.
• Has 24/7 overall responsibility for the clinical operations. Is on call according to pre-established schedule.
• Oversees and/or completes monthly nursing schedule for nursing staff.
• Participates in the Manager on Duty program as directed by the Executive Director.
• Coordinates/provides treatments within the scope of the nursing license and state regulations.
• Observes all work, safety, and administrative rules.
• Acts as Resident advocate in medical-social situations involving Resident and/or designated agents, physicians, other agents, or agencies.
• Coordinates administration of medications and treatments; observes results and documents same.
• Examines and gives first aid to Residents and staff, within scope of practice.
• Addresses physical, social, spiritual, and psychological needs of Residents.
• Completes required forms to ensure continuity of care.
• Notifies physician and/or designated agent(s) of Resident change in condition.
• Provides, plan, schedule, and monitor staff training programs and in-services for the clinical staff including statutory or regulatory required training.
• Trains, documents, and supervises Care Partners under the Nurse Delegation Act as appropriate.
• Trains and supervises staff to perform medication assistance services within best practices.
• Supervises ordering of medications from pharmacy.
• Coordinates therapeutic diet orders with staff as required.
• Affirms proper records are maintained including the use of EHR systems for care documentation, medication management, and quality initiatives.
• Immediately reports to the Executive Director any disruption to nursing license status.
• Provides a supervisor of all states you hold an active nursing license/compact license.

Resident Services

• Conducts initial nursing assessment(s)/evaluations to determine the appropriate level of care.
• Conducts reassessments per state/company requirements: this includes significant change of condition, and prior to readmission to the community.
• Works closely with the Executive Director to counsel the Resident and designated agent(s) meeting personal and related healthcare needs.
• Evaluates personal services rendered to Residents and coaches staff on expectations.
• Evaluates health emergencies and determines emergency medical measures taken regarding Resident care.
• Acts as Resident advocate in medical-social situations involving Resident and/or designated agents, physicians, other agents, or agencies.
• Coordinates administration of medications and treatments; observes results and documents same.
• Examines and gives first aid to Residents and staff, within scope of practice.
• Addresses physical, social, spiritual, and psychological needs of Residents.
• Completes required forms to ensure continuity of care.
• Notifies physician and/or designated agent(s) of Resident change in condition.
• Consults with the Regional Director of Operations and Corporate Director of Quality & Clinical Services on Resident issues as needed.

Staff Development

• Provide, plan, schedule, and monitor staff training programs and in-services for the clinical staff including statutory or regulatory required training.
• Attend/complete all required training, in-service, and staff meetings.
• Train, document, and supervise Care Partners under the Nurse Delegation Act as appropriate.
• Train and supervise staff to perform medication assistance services within best practices.

Administrative

• Reads staff communications and maintains familiarity with other Resident records as required.
• Affirms accurate transcription of physician orders into treatment/medication records.
• Affords assistance as directed with move-in and orientation of new Residents and designated agent(s).
• Reviews resident service records, treatment, and medication books to assure the quality of care and documentation in the medical record is within nursing standards.
• Verifies physician orders, move-in/move-out information, and initiates appropriate action/follow-up.
• Supervises ordering of medications from pharmacy.
• Coordinates therapeutic diet orders with staff as required.
• Affirms proper records are maintained including the use of EHR systems for care documentation, medication management, and quality initiatives.

Employment Requirements

• Willingness to adhere to assisted living principles in provided services.
• Ability to relate to the public, Residents, families, staff, and other professionals appropriately.
• Ability to communicate well, verbally and in writing.
• CPR/First Aid Certified within 30 days of employment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, and 30 pounds regularly.
• Maintains appropriate and required nursing license in the state where the community is located.

Education And Licensure

• Graduate of accredited nursing school.
• Maintains current RN/LPN/LVN license in good standing in the state the community is located.