Director of Nursing

Amoroso Woodridge Healthcare and Rehabilitation•Harrisburg, PA

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About The Position

Amoroso Woodridge is seeking an experienced clinical leader to oversee its 95-bed Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation facility. Under the direction of the Administrator, the Director of Nursing plans, organizes, develops, and directs the Nursing Department in accordance with Professional Nursing Law and applicable federal, state, and local standards and regulations. The role is responsible for the department’s operations, programs, staffing, quality of care, infection control, regulatory compliance, and staff development. The Director of Nursing may provide direct nursing care as needed and acts in an administrative capacity when the Administrator is absent. The position requires availability beyond normal working hours, including weekends and holidays when necessary, and being on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Requirements

Registered Nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
At least three years of skilled nursing experience as a supervisor in a Long-Term Care (LTC) facility.
Current unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Pennsylvania.
Current CPR certification at the time of hire.
Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures, and laws, regulations, and guidelines governing long-term care.
Knowledge of supervision principles and practices.
Knowledge of infection control policies and procedures.
Knowledge of bargaining unit agreements and labor relations procedures.
Knowledge of quality measure management and regulatory compliance.
Ability to build and maintain positive relationships and a positive culture with residents and staff.
Ability to provide hands-on leadership through education, coaching, and mentoring.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Willingness to seek new methods and principles and incorporate them into existing practices.
Ability to manage and direct a large, culturally diverse workforce.
Ability to communicate with medical and nursing staff and other departments.
Ability to plan, organize, direct, control, coordinate, and evaluate the quality and appropriateness of care and treatment provided by professional nursing and direct care staff across resident areas.
Ability to ensure compassionate, quality care and nursing supervision, including adequate unit staffing, general cleanliness, and maintenance of optimal resident functioning.
Ability to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays as necessary, and to be on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Responsibilities

Plan, supervise, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the Nursing Department and its programs and activities in accordance with applicable rules, regulations, and guidelines.
Participate in daily or weekly management team meetings to discuss census changes, resident changes in status, complaints, and concerns.
Participate in recruiting, hiring, and terminating nursing personnel.
Evaluate nursing personnel performance and implement discipline according to operational policies.
Oversee the nursing scheduler to ensure resident needs and regulatory and budget standards are met.
Conduct daily rounds to observe residents and ensure nursing needs are being met; provide direct nursing care when necessary.
Participate in Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) or facility assessment activities, including assigned performance improvement committee duties.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, physicians, consultants, and community agencies to identify and resolve issues and improve service quality.
Observe nursing care and supervise the development of in-service education to ensure nursing staff maintain current knowledge and skills.
Monitor, assist with, and implement the infection control program in accordance with current guidelines.
Assist with inspection survey preparation, staff in-service training on survey processes, and mock surveys; implement follow-up to address inspection violations.
Oversee resident incidents and concerns daily, identify unusual occurrences, report them promptly to the Administrator and/or state agency, protect residents from abuse, and cooperate with investigations.
Act in an administrative capacity in the Administrator’s absence.
Promote safe work practices, safety rules, and accident prevention procedures.
Assist in evacuating residents during emergency situations.
Work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays as necessary; remain on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week.