Director of Nursing

StoneBridge Senior Living•Jefferson City, MO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Nursing oversees the nursing department, including coordination of care, quality of interventions and outcomes, and financial management of clinical services. The role works across departments and leads, motivates, educates, and mentors licensed and certified staff. This position is located in Jefferson City, Missouri. The Director plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates, and directs nursing services and related programs in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The position supports resident care and safety, staff performance and development, infection control, regulatory readiness, and the operational and financial needs of the nursing department. The Director also acts in an administrative capacity when the Administrator is absent and may provide direct nursing care as necessary.

Requirements

Nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
At least three years of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, nursing home, or other related health care facility.
Current unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the practicing state.
Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures, and laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to long-term care.
Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Direct the overall operations, programs, and activities of the Nursing Services department in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations.
Interpret and communicate policies and procedures to nursing staff and monitor their implementation and practices.
Participate in admission decisions and daily or weekly management team meetings concerning census, resident status changes, complaints, and concerns.
Evaluate nursing personnel performance and administer discipline in accordance with operational policies.
Participate in QAPI and facility assessment activities, including assigned performance improvement committee duties.
Serve on, attend, or participate in facility committees as appointed.
Ensure compassionate, quality care and appropriate nursing supervision, staffing coverage, cleanliness, and resident functioning.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, physicians, consultants, and community agencies to resolve issues and improve services.
Oversee nursing schedules to meet resident needs and regulatory and budget standards.
Participate in recruitment, hiring, and termination of nursing personnel.
Conduct rounds to observe residents and ensure nursing needs are met.
Observe nursing care and supervise in-service education to maintain staff competency.
Promote teamwork, mutual respect, and effective communication.
Monitor and implement the infection control program in accordance with current guidelines.
Participate in development of the nursing department budget, including medical, nursing, and central supplies.
Assist with inspection survey preparation, staff in-services on survey processes, and mock surveys as indicated.
Participate in the facility plan of correction following an inspection survey and carry out nursing follow-up as required.
Communicate with residents, medical and nursing staff, family members, department heads, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care and resolve concerns.
Review resident incidents and concerns daily and promptly report unusual occurrences to the Administrator and/or state agency as appropriate.
Monitor for potential abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property and participate in investigations.
Promote safe work practices, safety rules, and accident-prevention procedures.
Provide direct nursing care as necessary.
Act in an administrative capacity in the Administrator’s absence.