Director of Nursing
The Director of Nursing works directly with the Administrator to ensure resident safety and satisfaction is a priority. He/she is responsible for oversight of all personal care services and medication delivery services to residents on a day-to-day basis as required by the state regulations and McCune Community policies. The Director of Nursing assists in maintaining a homelike environment, safe and supportive of the resident. Minimum eligibility requirements must be 21 years of age and a Graduate of a Nursing Program. Must have a valid and unencumbered State Licensure as a Nurse (RN or LPN) must have at least one year of management experience in Long Term Care as well as experience of 1-2 years minimum or 3+ years preferred in the care of senior adults and adults with cognitive decline.
Strong communication skills including verbal, computer, electronic medication administration and in documentation is essential and must be an advocate for excellent care of the residents. Leadership of staff through not only example but also through hands-on training, staff development and leading nursing in-services. Dependability and integrity.
Must be willing to work flexible work schedule based on staffing requirements. Maintain responsibility for development, implementation, modification and communication of all resident assessments and care plans with Administrator, healthcare agencies and physicians. Participate in resident and family care healthcare planning. Performs resident rounds and provide hands-on care procedures within the scope of practice as allowed by state law and in compliance with Marjorie McCune Assisted & Independent Living policies.
Provide oversight of the medication management systems and ensure that Med Techs are competently trained and that medications are available, dispensed in a safe and effective manner, that the Electronic Medication Administration Records (EMARs) are accurate and complete and that all medications are current, properly stored and properly disposed of when discontinued. Along with the HSIC (Head Supervisor in Charge of Nursing) inventory of all care supplies including all infection control supplies plus incontinence supplies and follow established purchasing protocols.
Must participate as a team member of the facility’s Quality Assurance Committee and assure the requirements of the Community’s QA Program are accurately completed each quarter. Audit resident records on a regular basis and ensure that documentation indicates compliance with State Regulatory care requirements. Assure records accurately address the care issues, including identified concerns, interventions and outcomes of all residents. In addition, ensure when required, the health care needs are contracted to the appropriate agencies per doctor’s orders. Manages clinical aspects of state or federal government survey processes. Assist in the recruiting and hiring of qualified care staff employees. Serves as a member of the community’s leadership team and may act as the Administrator in his or her absence.
Coordinates with the physicians, HSIC and the home health agencies to oversee the ordering of resident specific and departmental health related supplies.
Supervisory functions and responsible for supervising. Along with the business office, responsible for assuring staff maintain current certifications, and training requirements. Evaluate performance and effectively recommend changes to terms and conditions of employment based on such evaluations.
Job Type: Full-time
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