Director of Nursing - RN

Webster at Rye•Rye, NH

About The Position

Webster at Rye, a non-profit 55-bed nursing home in coastal Rye, New Hampshire, is hiring a Director of Nursing (RN). The role leads nursing services and is responsible for resident assessments and admissions, care planning, nursing policies and standards, staff supervision, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, infection control, medical records, supplies, and the nursing department budget. The Director of Nursing also acts as the Administrator of the Assisted Living Unit and represents the community to residents, families, physicians, and other care specialists. This is a salaried position in a supportive, team-focused workplace with close resident and family relationships. The Director of Nursing must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet department needs and be available to staff after hours during emergencies, or delegate someone to take call.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with at least a Bachelor of Science degree.
Currently licensed in the State of New Hampshire.
Evidence of good health and ability to work effectively with initiative.
Thorough familiarity with State Standards of Operations for Nursing Homes, Residential Care and Home Health Regulations, and Pharmacy Commission Regulations, and ability to ensure their implementation.
Willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule and be available after hours for emergencies, or arrange delegated on-call coverage.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of 3 years of experience in a supervisory position, such as head nurse or supervisor in a geriatric or rehabilitative facility, is preferred.

Responsibilities

Carry out pre-admission and admission policies and procedures; interview and assess potential residents, document findings, and recommend admissions.
Monitor residents’ required level of care and coordinate transfers within the community, including determining nursing care needs on a 24-hour basis and completing appropriate assessment tools.
Develop the nursing department’s philosophy, objectives, policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
Ensure nursing licensure requirements are met and department licenses and certifications remain current.
Serve as liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and other health care specialists.
Apply OBRA regulations related to MDS 2.0, including appropriate assessments, care planning, and documentation.
Hire, orient, train, and discipline nursing staff; review employee timesheets for payroll.
Coordinate and lead weekly Resident Care meetings and quarterly Quality Assurance activities, and report findings.
Supervise nursing supply ordering and par levels; develop and follow the nursing department budget.
Oversee the Infection Control Program and the handling, accuracy, and security of medical records; update nursing department forms.
Ensure residents’ needs are met and serve as a resource on patient care.
Represent the community to residents, physicians, families, and prospective residents; address resident and family grievances related to nursing services.
Maintain thorough knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations and community policies and procedures, monitoring their implementation and updating procedures as needed.
Work a flexible schedule to meet nursing department needs and be available to staff after hours for emergencies or delegate on-call coverage.
Assist with arranging in-services and patient care; maintain accountability for nursing department safety and risk management.
Investigate accidents and incidents and implement corrective action.
Maintain an orderly, comfortable, and safe environment for residents, staff, and self.
Attend annual in-service training on body mechanics, right-to-know information, and fire and safety procedures, as well as outside seminars to maintain current licensure.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Administrator/Executive Director.
Act as Administrator of the Assisted Living Unit.