Village Place is looking for a dedicated and experienced Director of Nursing for a 104 bed skilled Nursing Facility.
- · Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the nursing service department, as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the nursing care facilities.
- · Develop, maintain, and periodically update written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department.
- · Maintain a reference library of written nursing material (i.e., PDR’S, Regulations, Standards of Practice, etc.) that will assist the nursing service department in meeting the day-to-day needs of the resident.
- · Make recommendations for developing, maintaining and periodically updating the Employee Handbook to the Administrator.
- · Develop and implement a nursing service organization structure.
- · Make written and oral reports and recommendations to the Administrator concerning the operation of the nursing service department.
- · Develop methods for coordination of nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents’ total regimen of care.
- · Develop, implement, and maintain an ongoing quality assurance program for the nursing service department.
- · Participate in Facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies, as necessary or as may be directed.
- · Assist in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficiencies.
- · Assist the Discharge Planning Coordinator in developing, implementing and periodically updating the written procedures for the Discharge Planning Program.
- · Assist the resident and Discharge Planning Coordinator in planning the nursing services portion of the resident’s discharge plan.
- · Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary.
- · Monitor the Facility’s QI, QM, and survey reports. Assist in developing plans of action to correct potential or identified problem areas.
- · Assist in calculating the number of direct nursing care personnel on duty each shift. Report such information to the Administrator or his/her designee to ensure that accurate staffing information is posted.
- · Review complaints and grievances made or filed by department personnel.
- · Provide complaint and grievance reports to the Administrator, as required or as may be necessary.
- · Ensure that departmental disciplinary action is administered fairly and without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, age, sex, religion, handicap, or marital status in accordance with all applicable state laws.
- · Assist the Infection Control Coordinator in establishing a TB management program for employees.
- · Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with the Facility’s policies and procedures governing accidents and incidents.
- · Ensure background checks on nursing service personnel in accordance with established procedures.
- · Ensure that all CNAs as applicable, credentials are verified through the State Nurse Aide Registry.
- · Ensure that appropriate adverse personnel actions relative to CNAs as applicable, employment criteria are reported to the State Nurse Aide Registry.
- · Terminate employment of personnel when necessary, documenting and coordinating such actions with the HR Delegate and/or Administrator.
Qualifications
- Management and supervising experience in a nursing setting
- Strong background in nursing administration and EMR/EHR systems
- Knowledge of physiology, medical terminology, and HIPAA regulations
- Experience in discharge planning and Medicare guidelines
- Familiarity with assisted living, nursing home, and hospice care
- Understanding of resident's rights, MDS, and home care services
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Skilled Nursing: 5 years (Required)
License/Certification:
Work Location: In person