Director of Nursing

SRM MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC•Collierville, TN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Nursing is responsible for enhancing and improving the SRIM experience through Heartful Care for residents and their families. The role manages resident health care, supports families and associates, and oversees the Resident Services/Nursing Department. The Director of Nursing also assumes responsibility for management of the community when the executive director is absent and provides hands-on resident care as needed. This position supervises department associates, including hiring, training, assigning and directing work, evaluating performance, and resolving complaints or problems. The role also monitors department expenditures and staffing against budget, maintains compliance with assisted living regulations and HIPAA, and supports a safe working environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, and two to four years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid nursing license.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business and professional publications, technical procedures, and government regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals and present information effectively to groups and the public.
Ability to perform arithmetic calculations and interpret rates, ratios, percentages, and bar graphs.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, interpret technical instructions, and work with abstract and concrete variables.
Knowledge of word processing software, payroll systems, and electronic medical records.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Promote SRIM's Golden Rule core value in interactions with residents, families, visitors, and associates.
Manage the community in the executive director's absence.
Manage resident health care and disseminate information to families and associates.
Make informed decisions and manage priorities.
Accept calls from staff during nights and weekends.
Conduct meetings and trainings as required or requested.
Communicate clearly, accurately, and in a timely manner.
Review applications, check references, and interview applicants.
Monitor associate work and performance; coach and counsel associates respectfully and complete performance evaluations according to policy.
Monitor weekly expenditures to ensure compliance with monthly department budgets.
Schedule associates according to budgeted FTEs and prepare assignments for efficiency.
Provide hands-on resident care as needed.
Evaluate residents to determine their level of care and services.
Participate in monthly ECC and LNS meetings with the corporate director of nursing.
Ensure medication orders are accurate on the MORS.
Review and investigate incident reports and recommend appropriate action or follow-up to the executive director.
Understand and follow assisted living health care laws and regulations.
Maintain a safe and secure working environment and practice safe working habits and body mechanics.
Follow established policies and procedures during emergencies and serve as essential personnel, especially during emergencies.
Wear clean and appropriate attire according to policy.
Comply with HIPAA regulations.
Take initiative, seek additional information, and offer solutions or suggestions.
Perform other reasonable duties and willingly take on special projects or assignments.
Supervise the Resident Services/Nursing Department, including interviewing, hiring, training, planning and assigning work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, and addressing complaints and resolving problems.