Director of Nursing, RN license required

Rogerson Communities•Norton, MA

2d•$100,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The Director of Nursing directs, administers, and monitors the wellness program at Daggett Crandall Newcomb Home, overseeing residents’ health, nutrition and dietary needs, activities of daily living, medication supervision, and safety assessments. The role supervises nurses and certified nursing assistants and provides leadership to foster a positive, engaged, and professional culture among direct care staff. The Director of Nursing coordinates resident care with families, physicians, nurse practitioners, health care agencies, emergency response teams, hospitals, and rehabilitation facilities. The role also works with the Executive Director and other departments on resident assessments and care plans, staff training and development, safety and quality monitoring, medical supply inventory, and the nursing operating budget.

Requirements

Licensed Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Advanced degree in health services.
Three to four years of experience with geriatric or dementia populations.
At least four years of experience supervising CNAs or home health aides.
Excellent organizational skills and strong clinical assessment skills.
Knowledge of community support services.
Sensitivity to issues of aging, dementia residents’ and participants’ needs, and diverse populations.
Sensitivity to grief, loss, and guilt experienced by family members placing a loved one in a facility.
Ability to follow written and spoken English.
Ability to adapt to work assignments, other departments, and schedule changes.
Ability to work as a team player and promote good relationships with departments, staff, residents, and families.
Strong leadership and management qualities, including the ability to set clear expectations and ensure they are met.
Ability to handle a wide range of personnel issues while motivating staff to provide industry-standard care.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Assisted Living and a Day Program.

Responsibilities

Evaluate, train, and supervise direct care staff in activities of daily living, hygiene, nutrition, and infection control to ensure quality care consistent with Assisted Living and dementia care guidelines.
Administer, document, and monitor medication administration and distribution to residents.
Document and monitor medicines, health records, medical information, dementia evaluation histories, and current records reflecting residents’ physical and mental health.
Oversee scheduling and assignments for nursing and CNA staff.
Communicate medical issues, program changes, family concerns, and staff issues to shift managers and CNA staff.
Oversee quality control and monitoring procedures to ensure resident care staff perform routine duties on all shifts.
Coordinate the emergency response plan and services for residents, and train staff on all shifts in emergency response and company policies.
Monitor and assess residents’ health, triage emergencies, and coordinate medical or nursing care with certified home health agencies, nurse practitioners, physicians, and rehabilitation services.
Liaise with families, physicians, and health agencies regarding residents’ health changes and medication issues.
Assist the Executive Director with pre-occupancy screening, assessments, and quarterly reassessments of residents and their service plans, in coordination with families and appropriate staff.
Participate in care planning with the Executive Director, other departments, outside service providers, and families; direct care staff to implement care-plan changes and goals.
Monitor the structure of activity programs, including dining and toileting routines, staff, and care.
Participate in staff orientation, recruitment, initial training, and ongoing education to comply with Assisted Living regulations; complete annual evaluations of CNA and nursing staff.
Coordinate resident wellness activities, including vital signs, weights, nutritional monitoring, and health education; train staff to use residents’ adaptive equipment and monitor its use.
Investigate resident and employee incidents, identify safety hazards, and report findings to the Executive Director for corrective action.
Help maintain an environment that supports residents’ safety, security, physical and emotional well-being, and cognitive needs.
Oversee the Administrative Assistant’s efforts to maintain inventory of medical supplies and personal care and incontinence supplies.
Work with the Executive Director and other departments to maintain the nursing operating budget.