Director of Nursing Services/Wellness Director

CareOne • Cherry Hill, NJ

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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 the rules, regulations, and guidelines governing nursing care facilities. The role serves residents in an assisted living and memory care setting at Harmony Village at CareOne Cherry Hill in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.

The Director oversees clinical quality, staffing, policies, supplies, resident care, and nursing department operations. The position also works with the Administrator, Clinical Services Coordinator, facility committees, residents, families, and support departments to maintain continuity and quality of care. Travel is required as needed 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 Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, with two years of additional education in rehabilitative or geriatric nursing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and periodically update a reference library to support the nursing services department.
• Coordinate nursing services with other resident services to support continuity of residents’ care regimens.
• Participate in facility surveys conducted by authorized government agencies as needed or directed.
• Maintain a cooperative and productive relationship with the assigned Clinical Services Coordinator, follow up on identified issues, and ensure their resolution.
• Develop action plans for systems issues and quality indicators exceeding thresholds and submit them to the Clinical Services Coordinator for review.
• Collect, review, and analyze clinical outcome data and determine trends.
• Attend monthly Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee meetings and present clinical outcome data trends.
• Participate in the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee’s development and implementation of plans to correct identified deficiencies.
• Assist with planning resident admissions and discharges.
• Serve on and attend facility committees as appointed by the Administrator.
• Determine and monitor nursing department staffing needs and ensure adequate, appropriate staffing 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 follows 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, 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 regulatory requirements.
• Travel as required for regional or corporate meetings and marketing duties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director