Job Description

Summary

The Director of Nursing (DON) plans, coordinates and manages nursing care, nursing services and health education to residents and patients and team member.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in ensuring nursing staff is providing quality and appropriate resident / patient care that meets or exceeds company and regulatory standards.
• May assist with recruiting, hiring, providing orientation/training, and retaining a sufficient number of qualified staff to carry out the responsibilities of nursing services.
• Ensures employee performance meets or exceeds expectations and periodic performance appraisals are conducted on a timely basis.
• Assists with scheduling and performing rounds to monitor and evaluate the quality and appropriateness of nursing care.
• Assists in maintaining administrative authority, responsibility and accountability for the proper charting and documentation of care and of medications and treatments.
• Responsible for quality assurance, infection control, and the development of staff.
• Helps develop and implement the written staffing plan and nursing schedule that reflects the needs of the resident population.
• Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.
• Adheres to scope of practice limitations based on qualifications.
• May occasionally be required to perform patient care duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Registered Nurse with experience in long-term care or geriatric nursing. 3 years' managerial experience in long-term care or geriatric nursing is required. Proficient in the use of a personal computer.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND REQUIREMENTS

May occasionally be required to work non-standard hours. Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands or fingers, reach with hands and arms, feel, see, talk and hear. Employee is occasionally exposed to blood or other body fluids, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. In compliance with applicable law, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Do you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to relate to personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government officials, and the general public? Are you patient, tactful, and cheerful? Can you manage high-stress situations in a healthy way? Are you organized, self-motivated, and able to prioritize and delegate tasks effectively? If so, then you just might be perfect for this long-term care management position!

READY TO JOIN OUR LONG-TERM CARE MANAGEMENT TEAM?