Director of Nursing Services

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and revise standards, guidelines, forms and job descriptions.
• Provide and/or promote staff educational programs, monitor attendance and compliance with mandatory training as required.
• Participate in regularly scheduled management meetings.
• Carefully coordinate the completion of the admission, discharge, and evaluation materials and process for all residents.
• Ensure appropriate documentation including functional assessments.
• Ensure that all resident rights and responsibilities are protected and enforced.
• Establish and maintain a close liaison with residents and families.
• Promote an environment that allows residents to function as independently as possible.
• Collaborate with the Medical Director and other professional service providers.
• Coordinate with appropriate department directors and supervisors for services provided to the residents.
• Maintain all documentation required by state agencies.
• Organize and promote educational opportunities for residents and families.
• Participate in the level of care committee for the continuing care retirement community.
• Comply with state and federal requirements and regulations.
• Maintain current knowledge for scope of practice for self and support staff.
• See opportunities for personal and professional growth, related to clinical standards of practice, gerontology, rehabilitation, organization, management, regulatory agencies, infection control, and interpersonal skills.
• Monitor usage of supplies and equipment and plan for long-range equipment replacement.
• Prepare preliminary departmental Operating Budget.
• Review, investigate and resolve customer grievances in cooperation with the Nursing Home Administrator.
• Develop and coordinate the QAA process.
• Participate in presentations to appropriate community organizations and individuals to meet community established occupancy goals.
• Promote a positive image.
• Maintain and dispose of discontinued controlled substances per state pharmacy regulations.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse with a current license in good standing, in the state of Florida.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Three years experience in long-term care.
• Three years previous management experience.