Our Mission is to Fully Express our Loving Concern for the Whole Person, meeting the Physical, Emotional, Mental, and Spiritual needs of all who reside or work with us.
Employees are hired to fully express our loving concern for the whole person. They are expected to exhibit a continuous behavior of professionalism, which includes but is not limited to, treating customers and co-workers with respect and dignity, aligning behavior with customer service principles, maintaining customer and patient confidentiality, abiding by employee guidelines for professional behavior, appearance, and communication, exhibiting teamwork behaviors, being effective in conflict resolution, helping others to understand issues and accept changes, demonstrating high standards of work performance and flexibility, maintaining positive interdepartmental relationships, keeping a positive attitude, and adhering to the policies and procedures of the organization.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Assists in planning, organizing, developing and directing the overall operation of the Nursing Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern the center, and as may be directed by the Administrator and the Medical Director. Assists in planning, organizing, and directing educational programs relating to training orientation and in-service education.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide leadership in formulating the philosophy of the in-service education programs in accordance with the philosophy and objectives of Nursing Service.
In coordination with the Director of Nursing, determines needs of employees and implements a program of instruction designed to meet those needs. Confers with supervisor/nursing staff to determine the need for training to design programs for increase job proficiency and morale.
Develops and directs orientation programs for all nursing personnel.
Plans, coordinates, and conducts regular and special in-service training sessions for staff to familiarize them with new procedures, policies, and changes in resident care techniques.
Develop, maintain, and utilize records pertinent to in-service programs.
Keeps current on professional and industry standards, regulations and trends by attending professional seminars, institutes and reading professional journals, and confers with the DON for any necessary revisions in current educational program criteria.
Is aware of resident current care needs and participates in purposeful rounding daily to review resident conditions and staff approaches to resident care.
May be designated as the infection control preventionist.
Supervises the manner in which physician’s orders are implemented.
Participates in the hiring process of facility staff by performing drug screening, etc.
Maintains employee health records.
Attends staff education, training, and other meetings.
Participates in monitoring staffing and schedules and assist in ensuring the nursing department is adequately staffed.
Evaluates nursing procedures and makes recommendations for equipment replacement or procurement to the DON.
Works as RN coverage on the unit when needed.
Will utilize and maintain the mandated Education Manual as necessary.
Assume the duties of the DON in her/his absence.
Other related duties and responsibilities as may be assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
Empathy and compassion
Effective verbal and written communication
Ability to read, write, and speak English
Astute observation skills
Ability to follow set rules and protocols
Time management and organizational skills
Sense of responsibility
Desire to work with others
Understand and carry out exactly, detailed oral and written instructions
Ability to keep records and make reports
Ability to secure cooperation with residents
Possess a working knowledge of nursing techniques and their relation to medical and surgical practices
Ability to assign, observe, and evaluate those under her/his direction
Exhibit leadership, creativity, integrity, initiative and communication skills
Thorough knowledge of modern principles and practices of nursing home administration
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS PREFERRED:
Prior teaching experience
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
Must be 18 years of age or older
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
Current Basic Life Support (CPR) certification
Current Registered Nurse license in the state hired
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical supervision of Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants
FACILITY SPECIFIC SECTION
Our facility’s commitment to excellence goes hand-in-hand with our mission. We are dedicated to providing quality care and services. We believe that extraordinary care has a profound effect on our residents’ healing and well-being. That’s why we train our employees to provide high touch care in a high tech environment. In all we do, we strive to meet our resident’s needs and expectations. That means making sure we have the best team available, and taking care of our staff is just as important to us as taking care of our residents. It’s not only our mission, it’s our passion!
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
Proficient in the use of a computer
Typing of 40 wpm
This position description reflects the general duties and responsibilities necessary to describe the principal functions of the job, as identified, and shall not be considered an exhaustive list of job responsibilities which may be inherent in the job. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The responsibilities listed may be subject to change at any time and individuals may be asked to perform duties outside of their regular responsibilities to support the ongoing operations of our facility.
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