Director of Nursing/Delegating RN

Harmony Senior Services•Laurel, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Healthcare Director (HCD) or Director of Nursing (DON) / Delegating RN - Maryland is responsible for delegation per the Maryland Nurse Practice Act requirements and for managing the clinical oversight of residents in assisted living and memory care. Delegates to and supervises medication technicians, resident care aides, LPNs and other members of the community wellness team to maintain a high standard of care and assure compliance with all applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations and Harmony Senior Services policies and procedures. Manages the clinical oversight of residents in the assisted living and memory care programs in the buildings to which she/he is assigned. Issues nursing or clinical orders based on the needs of the residents. Appropriately delegates medication administration and other nursing tasks to LPNs, medication technicians, resident care aides and other members of the community wellness team. Evaluates residents prior to move-in to assure that their care and service needs can be met in the community. Conducts reevaluations as indicated by the residents’ condition and/or State regulations. Develops a service plan unique to each resident based on the evaluation and the resident’s stated preferences. Revises the service plan as indicated by the residents’ condition and/or State regulations. Collaborates with the community’s HCD to assure assessments are completed and to promote optimal care to residents. Collaborates with each resident’s physician, pharmacist, and other members of their healthcare team as needed to promote coordinated care and services. Responsible for the community’s medication management program. Collaborates with the pharmacy, provides staff training and skill validation, and performs audits and other activities that promote safety in the medication use process. Maintains a working knowledge of all applicable local, State and Federal regulations and assures that documentation meets all requirements, and the resident care department is survey ready at all times. Participates in the development of and compliance with plans of correction, as applicable. Serves as the community’s infection preventionist and oversees activities that prevent or limit the spread of communicable infectious illness based on established principles of infection control and prevention. Monitors resident care and quality indicators to identify trends that may require attention and improvement plans. Discusses these in the community’s weekly At-Risk meeting or the monthly QAPI meeting. Builds and develops the resident care team by interviewing, hiring, and onboarding new associates, serving as a resource for questions or concerns, providing ongoing training, evaluating performance, coaching and providing feedback, and fostering a culture of respect and fairness. Collaborates with the Executive Director to assure the resident care department is operated within the established budget. Collaborates with the Director of Sales and Marketing on external business development opportunities. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Current valid and unencumbered license to practice as an RN in the state of Maryland.
Documentation of successful completion of the mandatory Maryland Board of Nursing Delegating Nurse course.
At least three years’ experience in a healthcare setting.
Must be able to think critically and apply knowledge and principles of the nursing process to promote safe, quality care.
Current CPR certification required.
Must be able to work occasional weekends, off-shifts and take calls after hours as needed.
Must be able to lift, carry and push up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Assisted living experience preferred.
Supervisory/management experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage the clinical oversight of residents in assisted living and memory care.
Delegate to and supervise medication technicians, resident care aides, LPNs, and other members of the community wellness team.
Maintain a high standard of care and assure compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations and Harmony Senior Services policies and procedures.
Issue nursing or clinical orders based on resident needs.
Evaluate residents prior to move-in and conduct reevaluations as needed.
Develop and revise unique service plans for each resident.
Collaborate with the community’s HCD, physicians, pharmacists, and other healthcare team members.
Oversee the community’s medication management program, including staff training, skill validation, and audits.
Maintain a working knowledge of all applicable regulations and ensure the resident care department is survey ready.
Serve as the community’s infection preventionist.
Monitor resident care and quality indicators to identify trends and develop improvement plans.
Build and develop the resident care team through interviewing, hiring, onboarding, training, performance evaluation, coaching, and feedback.
Collaborate with the Executive Director to ensure the resident care department operates within budget.
Collaborate with the Director of Sales and Marketing on external business development opportunities.