Director of Nursing Services/Wellness Director
About The Position
The Director of Nursing is responsible for coordinating, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the nursing services department and its programs and activities in accordance with applicable rules, regulations, and guidelines governing nursing care facilities. The role works with facility leadership and other resident services to support continuity and quality of resident care, oversee nursing staff and staffing needs, and ensure residents receive care consistent with their wishes and individualized care plans. The Director analyzes clinical outcomes and trends, participates in quality assurance activities and facility surveys, and develops or implements action plans to address identified issues and deficiencies. The role also oversees nursing policies and procedures, hiring and performance evaluations, staff education, care supplies, and nursing services budgeting in coordination with the Administrator. It maintains confidentiality and resident rights and serves as a liaison among residents, families, nursing staff, and support departments. Travel may be required for regional or corporate meetings and marketing duties.
Requirements
- At least three years of experience in long-term care nursing management.
- At least two years of nursing managerial experience.
- Current RN license in the state of practice.
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing with two years of additional education in rehabilitative or geriatric nursing.
- Ability to travel as required for regional or corporate meetings and marketing duties.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the nursing services department and its programs and activities in accordance with applicable rules, regulations, and guidelines.
- Maintain and periodically update a reference library to support the nursing services department's day-to-day needs.
- Coordinate nursing services with other resident services to support continuity of each resident's overall care regimen.
- Participate in facility surveys conducted by authorized government agencies as necessary or directed.
- Maintain a cooperative and productive relationship with the assigned Clinical Services Coordinator, follow up, and ensure identified issues are resolved.
- Develop action plans for systems issues and quality indicators over threshold and submit them to the Clinical Services Coordinator for review.
- Collect, review, and analyze clinical outcome data and determine trends.
- Attend monthly QA and A Committee meetings and present clinical outcome data trends.
- Participate in the QA and A Committee's development and implementation of plans to correct identified deficiencies.
- Assist with planning resident admissions and discharges.
- Serve on, participate in, and attend facility committees as appointed by the Administrator.
- Determine and monitor nursing department staffing needs and ensure appropriate and adequate daily nursing staff assignments for each shift.
- Review nursing services policies and procedures at least annually.
- Participate in interviewing and select Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants with the Administrator's approval.
- Ensure annual written performance evaluations for all nursing staff.
- Assist support services with developing, implementing, and conducting in-service training related to the nursing department.
- Ensure adequate supplies are available for resident care.
- Ensure medical and nursing care is administered in accordance with residents' wishes and individualized care plans.
- Prepare, plan, and adhere to the nursing services budget in coordination with the Administrator.
- Maintain confidentiality of resident care information.
- Ensure residents are treated with dignity and respect and that resident rights are maintained.
- Maintain liaison with residents, their families, and support departments to plan adequately for residents' needs.
- Provide education and in-service training to facility staff according to the education schedule and/or regulatory requirements.
- Travel as required for regional or corporate meetings and marketing duties.
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including multiple medical plans and pharmacy coverage, Teladoc, multiple dental plans, and a vision plan.
- Health Savings Account, subject to eligibility restrictions, and Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Voluntary Life and AD&D, short- and long-term disability plans, hospital indemnity insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, and whole life insurance.
- Medicare Employee Assistance.
- Legal Plan.
- Commuter Benefits.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan.
- Employee Assistance Program, available to all employees.
- Paid time off, including vacation and sick plans in accordance with state laws.
- Opportunities to advance and grow your career.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
