Director of Nursing RN

Loretto Management Corporation•Jamesville, NY

About The Position

The Director of Nursing oversees clinical services provided by professional and paraprofessional staff and plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates, and directs the nursing department’s day-to-day functions in accordance with applicable rules, regulations, and guidelines. The role is responsible for maintaining the highest degree of quality resident care. The Director leads nursing practices, resident care planning, interdisciplinary coordination, medication management, staffing, documentation, regulatory compliance, quality improvement, incident reporting, complaint resolution, survey preparation, staff education, and budget oversight. The position collaborates with the Administrator, medical director, nursing staff, interdisciplinary team, Safety Officer, Admissions, and Marketing. In the Administrator’s absence, the Director directs the resident care policies established by the facility. The role includes availability for 24/7 on-call responsibilities.

Requirements

10 years of experience in an acute care, long-term, eldercare, or similar facility.
At least 5 years of experience in nursing management or leadership.
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or a related field required.
Current New York State RN license and registration in good standing.
Current knowledge of best-practice nursing standards and the care planning process.
Proven patient assessment and clinical skills.
Knowledge of applicable laws, guidelines, and New York DOH regulations.
Ability to manage, guide, and motivate staff while carrying out RN duties.
Ability and knowledge to respond in emergency situations.
Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with patients, residents, and families from diverse backgrounds, including people with physical, sensory, or mental impairments.
Strategic planning capabilities.
Proven decision-making, organizational, and time-management skills.
Ability to analyze problems, plan resolution strategies, implement solutions, and evaluate outcomes.
Effective conflict-resolution skills.
Ability to be available 24/7 for on-call responsibilities.
Proficiency in computer programs and ability to learn new software rapidly.
An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides proficiency in the listed areas of responsibility may be substituted for the stated education and experience requirements.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Health, Nursing, or a related field desired.

Responsibilities

Direct nursing practices to ensure staff deliver safe, effective, and efficient care and services.
Manage resident care planning processes, meetings, updates, and changes; coordinate an interdisciplinary approach to residents’ overall care.
Participate as an integral member of the Interdisciplinary Team and actively round on all floors daily.
Oversee Nurse Administration and clinical practice managers, delegate responsibilities, and provide direct nursing care or supervision when necessary.
Support residents and families and oversee medication management and delivery systems.
Collaborate with the Administrator, nursing team, and medical director to maintain or improve standards of practice and implement process improvements.
Ensure facility compliance with DOH and other applicable regulations; interpret policies and regulations for staff, ensure understanding, and promptly address non-compliance.
Maintain the Nursing Service Procedures Manual and communicate and implement updates related to DOH, CMS, and other regulatory changes.
Coordinate and ensure timely completion of PRI and MDS assessments and direct processes for accurate, complete documentation.
Lead the nursing service department’s QAPI program; develop, monitor, and implement quality measures and best-practice standards; serve on the QAPI Committee.
Manage incident reporting, including accurate recording, investigation, tracking, required DOH website submissions, follow-up, and correction plans; oversee regulatory reporting of adverse resident outcomes.
Ensure prompt investigation and resolution of complaints from clients, families, physicians, contractors, DOH, and employees.
Participate in utilization reviews and corrective action, prepare for government surveys through mock surveys, support DOH and other audits, and write plans of correction and organize related education when indicated.
Determine nursing department staffing needs, monitor performance standards, maintain adequate staffing, oversee staff scheduling, and use agency staff prudently.
Oversee the Nurse Educator, RN, in developing and delivering staff education; ensure orientation, supervision, reorientation, competency testing, and ongoing education programs for professional and paraprofessional staff.
Keep self and staff current in best-practice nursing care; participate in and encourage professional associations, educational conferences, and in-services as appropriate or required.
Compile and present annual written program evaluations as needed.
Partner with the interdisciplinary team and Safety Officer to develop nursing department safety standards.
Participate in strategic planning and business-plan development for the skilled nursing facility; collaborate with Admissions and Marketing staff.
Ensure admissions are appropriate to facility requirements and regulatory guidelines, and train staff in efficient admission and discharge services.
Monitor and manage budget lines, take remedial action as required, participate in budget development, and work within budgetary constraints without causing unnecessary overtime.
In the Administrator’s absence, direct the resident care policies established by the facility.