Director of Nursing (RN)

Brickyard Healthcare•Muncie, IN

10d

About The Position

The Director of Nursing plans, coordinates, and manages the nursing department. The role is responsible for the direction, coordination, and evaluation of nursing care and services provided to residents, ensuring quality care consistent with company and regulatory standards. The Director of Nursing may assume responsibility for daily operations in the absence of the Executive Director and supervises nursing staff and others for whom they are administratively or professionally responsible. The position also manages nursing operations and staffing, supports budget preparation and monitoring, oversees clinical documentation and resident assessment processes, and participates in state or federal government survey processes. The Director of Nursing works with the living center’s Medical Director and interdisciplinary team to support staff education and quality care.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
Valid state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
Current CPR certification, which must be maintained.
One to three years of management or supervisory experience in long-term care or acute care.
Proficient in the use of a personal computer.
Able to travel, including overnight stays.
Capable of maintaining regular attendance.

Nice To Haves

Restorative or geriatric nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct, coordinate, and evaluate nursing care and services provided to residents.
Maintain quality care consistent with company and regulatory standards.
Assume responsibility for daily operations in the absence of the Executive Director.
Oversee nursing staff to ensure quality and appropriate resident and patient care that meets or exceeds company and regulatory standards.
Assist in preparing the living center’s annual budget.
Monitor monthly nursing-services performance in relation to budget and intervene as needed.
Schedule and perform rounds to monitor and evaluate the quality and appropriateness of nursing care.
Maintain administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability for proper charting and documentation of care, medications, and treatments.
Hire nursing staff and oversee orientation and training provided by a qualified Director of Education; retain qualified staff to carry out nursing programs and services.
Review employee performance and conduct periodic performance appraisals in a timely manner.
Develop and implement a written staffing plan and nursing schedule reflecting the needs of the resident and patient population.
Evaluate current and potential residents and patients to determine and maintain the living center’s ability to provide an appropriate level of care.
Maintain regular, ongoing communication with the living center’s Medical Director to identify staff educational needs and provide quality care and services.
Manage clinical aspects of state or federal government survey processes.
Conduct daily Clinical Start-up meetings with the interdisciplinary team to review resident and patient status.
Oversee and monitor the Resident Assessment process for accuracy and periodically attend care planning conferences to determine compliance with care planning guidelines.
Collect, review, and analyze clinical outcomes.
Perform additional job duties as assigned by the supervisor.