Director of Nursing

HarborChase of Daytona•Daytona Beach, FL

About The Position

The Director of Nursing supervises the delivery of resident care by licensed and nonlicensed nursing personnel while maintaining or exceeding HRA standards. The role directly supervises resident care staff, monitors job performance, conducts performance evaluations, coaches and counsels associates, and provides training and education. The position oversees nursing services, medication management, resident assessments and documentation, staffing and schedules, safety and infection-control practices, and coordination of ancillary medical services. It also responds to resident emergencies, communicates with residents’ families and community professionals, participates in quality improvement and community activities, and shares on-call duties as required. The Director of Nursing is responsible for supporting a safe environment for residents and associates and completing required meetings, reports, and training.

Requirements

Current RN, LPN, or LVN licensure issued by the appropriate state licensing agency, if required in the state of hire.
Associate degree in a health-care-related field.
Current ECC and/or CORE Training certification, as required.
Strong leadership skills and experience in supervision and management.
One to two years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience using Microsoft Office and Outlook.
Basic typing skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with management, associates, residents, family members, and outside contacts.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.
Ability to manage revenue and expense budgets.
Basic CPR and first-aid training.
Knowledge of current federal and state laws pertaining to assisted-living and/or memory-care communities.
Ability to make independent decisions.
Passion for working with and around senior citizens.
For positions in Florida companies, completion of a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Responsibilities

Ensure nursing services are delivered according to professionally recognized practices and monitor compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and company care standards.
Supervise resident care staff, monitor performance, conduct evaluations, and provide coaching, counseling, training, and education.
Ensure associate time-card and weekly-hours records are accurate, and complete nursing schedules that provide appropriate coverage within budget guidelines.
Assign weekly blood pressure and weight checks to rotating shifts.
Monitor medication administration, audit medication records, assist Medication Technicians with medication management, and ensure medications and medication areas are properly maintained.
Observe residents’ health status, address concerns within scope of practice, and promptly report significant changes, medication or treatment reactions, and incidents to the appropriate nurse or attending physician.
Review residents’ ability to self-administer medications.
Conduct assigned pre-admission screenings and periodic updates; ensure required service plans, nursing assessments, and other documentation are completed.
Assess residents’ physical and psychosocial needs and coordinate with the nurse to support proactive, quality care.
Communicate with families about residents’ personal needs and achievements and remind them of scheduled physician, dental, or eye-care appointments.
Help organize and develop service-plan reviews with resident-care team members and families.
Explain procedures and treatments to residents to support their cooperation and understanding.
Respond promptly to resident emergency calls, including calls from residents in the independent section of the residence.
Conduct daily and monthly safety and infection-control checks of the home and grounds.
Coordinate monthly staff schedules, arrange replacement staffing when needed, and maintain records of schedule changes, requests, and irregularities.
Coordinate and follow through on in-house ancillary medical services, including podiatry, physician and psychiatric visits, laboratory services, X-rays, and ambulance services.
Participate in maintaining resident records, including reviewing resident-assistant documentation, monthly MAR reviews, setting up new resident records, and thinning records appropriately.
Participate in department quality-improvement activities, including assigned quality-assurance surveys.
Share on-call duties as required.
Participate in community functions, including family socials and open houses, and communicate with community professionals.
Ensure appropriate handling of on-the-job injuries reported by associates.
Attend required community meetings and complete required reports neatly and promptly.
Work safely and alertly, take ownership of associate and resident safety, and disclose medications that might impair safe or competent job performance.
Lead by example through servant leadership and the CORE Values; encourage teamwork and promote the company philosophy.
Attend required community meetings and participate in Life Enrichment activities when able.
Complete required courses in adherence with HRA University.
Perform position duties promptly and on a regular, predictable basis.
Learn how to report a missing person using the Safe Return program or equivalent and understand fire-evacuation steps.
Help maintain a safe and secure environment for all community residents.