Director of Nursing Services/Wellness Director
Job Duties
The Director of Nursing is responsible for coordinating, organizing, implementing, evaluating and directing the nursing service department as well as its programs and activities in accordance with current rules and regulations and guidelines that govern the nursing care facilities.
- Maintain a reference library and periodically update to assist the nursing service department in meeting the day-to-day needs of the residents.
- Develop and maintain methods for coordinating nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the resident's total regimen of care.
- Participate in facility surveys made by authorized government agencies as necessary or as directed.
- Maintain a cooperative and productive relationship with the assigned Clinical Services Coordinator and follow-up to ensure resolution to all identified issues.
- Develop action plans for systems issues and quality indicators over threshold and submit to the Clinical Services Coordinator (CSC) for review.
- Collect, review, and analyze clinical outcome data and determine trends.
- Attend and provide clinical outcome data trends at the Quality Assurance and Admissions (QA&A) committee meeting monthly.
- Participate in the QA&A Committee in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficiencies.
- Aid support services in developing, implementing, and conducting in-service training programs that relate to the nursing department.
- Ensure there are adequate supplies for resident care.
- Affirm that medical and nursing care is administered in accordance with the resident's wishes and per the individualized care plan.
- Aid the Administrator in preparing, planning, and adhering to the nursing services budget.
- Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information.
- Ensure residents are treated with dignity and respect and resident rights are maintained.
- Maintain a liaison with the residents, their families, and support departments to adequately plan for the resident's needs.
- Provide education and in-servicing to facility staff according to the education schedule and/or regulatory requirements.
Position Requirements
- A minimum of three years of experience in long-term care nursing management.
- At least two years of nursing managerial experience required.
- Travel as required for regional or corporate meetings and marketing duties.
- Currently licensed as RN in the state of practice.
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing with two years of additional education in rehabilitative or geriatric nursing.
About Us
The CareOne mission is to define excellence within the health care community. We are dedicated to Maximizing Patient Outcomes. We treat Residents, their families and each other with respect, dignity, and compassion. Through a collaborative and consultative approach, we strive to provide a framework of strength and stability for our Centers and Communities. We work to maintain the highest standards of care and service for Residents, families, and our valued employees. We are proud to Offer the following benefits to Part-time (22.5+ hours/week) and Full-time Employees:
- Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
- Multiple Medical Plans Including Pharmacy
- Including Teladoc
- Multiple Dental Plans
- Vision Plan
- Health Savings Account (eligibility restrictions apply)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Voluntary Life and AD&D
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Whole Life Insurance
- Medicare Employee Assistance Legal Plan
- Commuter Benefits
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program (available to all employees)
- Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick Plans in accordance with state laws
- Opportunities to advance and grow your career
Benefits
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer EEO/AA/M/F/DV