Director of Nursing

Westminster Village Terre Haute•Terre Haute, IN

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About The Position

Westminster Village is seeking an experienced, hospitality-focused Director of Nursing to oversee nursing care and services in the Health Center and residential apartments. The role is responsible for the supervision, provision, and quality of nursing care; staffing and personnel management; procurement of supplies and equipment; and operation within the departmental budget. The Director of Nursing develops and operates nursing and supportive services, coordinates resident care with internal departments and outside providers, and oversees staffing, staff training and evaluation, care planning, regulatory compliance, documentation, and quality assurance. The role maintains a visible presence with residents, supports a culture of hospitality and wellness, and serves on call after normal working hours and on weekends, including as Manager on Duty on scheduled weekends.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Registered nurse with a current license in the community’s state.
Two years of experience in geriatric nursing and/or a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing.
Minimum of two years of nursing administration experience, preferably in a long-term care setting.
Basic computer proficiency.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to use sound judgment, work well under pressure, and maintain strong organizational skills.
Ability to move throughout the facility promptly, particularly in emergencies.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 150 pounds with assistance from one person.
Ability to stoop, bend, reach, and push or pull up to 150 pounds in a wheelchair.
Good visual and hearing acuity and verbal communication skills.
Ability to walk or stand for up to 80% of the workday.
Must be free of communicable disease; the position may involve exposure to communicable diseases and blood and body fluids that may contain HIV and/or HBV, as well as cleaning chemicals and offensive odors.

Nice To Haves

Participation in professional organizations dealing primarily in geriatrics.
NADONA certification.

Responsibilities

Develop, organize, and operate nursing and supportive services for the Health Center and residential apartments.
Coordinate nursing services for residents and arrange outside services, including home health care, private duty, hospice, rehabilitation, and psychological services as needed.
Meet with outside consultants and coordinate resident care services through departmental staff meetings.
Plan nursing services and recommend staffing levels and skill mix for licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants.
Develop and maintain a restorative care program in collaboration with the therapy provider.
Select, train, evaluate, discipline, and supervise nursing services personnel.
Maintain daily rounds and staff assignments to provide 24-hour coverage consistent with regulatory requirements and facility standards.
Develop and participate in staff orientation; oversee written orientation and annual evaluations; and coordinate in-service education.
Ensure nursing personnel have valid and current licenses, in coordination with Human Resources.
Prepare for and participate in Quarterly Assurance Meetings and annual policy review; develop action plans and follow through.
Implement LCS Standards and use vendors, consultants, and the medical community as appropriate.
Maintain clinical skills and current knowledge of nursing practice through education related to geriatrics.
Report significant resident clinical developments to families or responsible parties, physicians, the Medical Director, the Administrator, and the State as necessary.
Review nursing requirements for Health Center admissions, assist attending physicians with care planning, and oversee resident care plan development.
Act on behalf of the Administrator when necessary and appoint a nurse to act during temporary absences; designate a nurse in charge for each shift.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, corporate compliance requirements, and HIPAA Privacy Standards.
Maintain visibility with residents, tour resident rooms across shifts, and monitor quality of care and the safety of the Health Center environment.
Attend resident social functions as appropriate.
Evaluate admissions for appropriate level of care and Medicare coverage or denial; maintain the Medicare log and certification documentation; and oversee timely MDS submission.
Oversee ordering of nursing supplies, office supplies, and equipment; submit quarterly inventory to the accounting department; and routinely inspect medical records for accuracy.
Serve on call on weekends and after normal working hours, and serve as Manager on Duty on scheduled weekends.
Develop and maintain the nursing philosophy, standards of care, standards of practice, policies, procedures, and written job descriptions for Health Center nursing staff.
Participate in annual departmental budget planning, keep monthly expenditures within budget, review operating statements, and explain budget variances.
Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor and communicate effectively with residents, families, and staff.
Promote the facility’s hospitality commitments, including courteous, respectful, timely, attentive, and professional interactions.
Promote a healthy community culture and residents’ and employees’ emotional, environmental, health services, intellectual, physical, social, spiritual, and vocational wellness.