Director of Nursing, RN license required

Rogerson Brand•Norton, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Nursing (DON) directs, administers, and monitors the wellness program at Daggett Crandall Newcomb Home, overseeing residents’ health, nutrition and dietary needs, activities of daily living, medication supervision, and safety. The DON serves as a liaison to families, physicians, nurse practitioners, health care agencies, emergency response teams, hospitals, and rehabilitation facilities, and supervises nurses and certified nursing assistants. This role provides leadership and guides direct care staff toward a positive, engaged, and professional culture. The DON oversees staff training, supervision, scheduling, care planning, medication administration, health documentation, resident assessments, emergency response, wellness activities, and quality-control procedures. The role also supports staff recruitment and education, investigates incidents and safety hazards, oversees medical and personal-care supply inventory, and works with the Executive Director and other departments on the nursing operating budget.

Requirements

Licensed Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Advanced degree in health services.
Three to four years of experience with geriatric or dementia populations.
At least four years of experience supervising CNAs or home health aides.
Excellent organizational skills and strong clinical assessment skills.
Knowledge of community support services.
Ability to follow written and spoken English.
Ability to be flexible with work assignments, other departments, and schedule changes.
Ability to work collaboratively and promote good relations with departments, staff, residents, and families.
Strong leadership and management qualities, including the ability to set clear expectations and ensure they are met.
Ability to handle a wide range of personnel issues while motivating staff to provide industry-standard care.
Sensitivity to aging, the needs of residents or participants with dementia, and diverse populations.
Sensitivity to the grief, loss, and guilt family members may experience when placing a loved one in a facility.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Assisted Living and Day Program settings.

Responsibilities

Direct, administer, and monitor the home’s wellness program, including residents’ health, nutrition, activities of daily living, medication supervision, and safety.
Supervise nurses and certified nursing assistants, including their scheduling, assignments, training, evaluation, and ongoing education.
Evaluate and train direct care staff in activities of daily living, hygiene, nutrition, and infection control.
Administer, document, and monitor medication administration and medication distribution.
Maintain and monitor medicines, health records, medical information, dementia evaluation history, and current records of residents’ physical and mental health.
Communicate medical issues, program changes, family concerns, and staff issues to shift managers and CNA staff.
Oversee quality-control and monitoring procedures to ensure care staff perform routine duties across all shifts.
Coordinate the emergency response plan and emergency services, and train staff on all shifts in emergency response and company policies.
Monitor and assess residents’ health, triage emergencies, and coordinate medical and nursing care with health agencies, nurse practitioners, physicians, and rehabilitation services.
Liaise with families, physicians, and health agencies regarding residents’ health changes and medication issues.
Assist the Executive Director with pre-occupancy screening, assessments, and quarterly reassessments, including resident service plans.
Participate in care planning with the Executive Director, other departments, outside service providers, and families; direct care staff in implementing care-plan changes and goals.
Monitor the structure of activity programs, including dining and toileting routines, and monitor staff and care.
Participate in staff orientation, recruitment, initial training, and ongoing education to comply with Assisted Living regulations.
Complete annual evaluations of CNA and nursing staff.
Coordinate resident wellness activities, including vital signs, weights, nutritional monitoring, and health education.
Train staff in the use of residents’ adaptive equipment and monitor its use.
Investigate resident and employee incidents, identify safety hazards, and report findings to the Executive Director for corrective action.
Help maintain an environment that supports residents’ safety, security, physical and emotional well-being, and cognitive needs.
Oversee the Administrative Assistant’s efforts to maintain inventories of medical supplies and personal-care and incontinence needs.
Work with the Executive Director and other departments to maintain the nursing operating budget.