DIRECTOR OF NURSING (Full Time)

SENECA HEALTHCARE DISTRICT•Chester, CA

6d•$66 - $88•Onsite

About The Position

A Registered Nurse who assumes full responsibility for the supervision of the Skilled Nursing/Long Term Care Unit on a 24-hour basis, including all nursing staff and activity staff. This role is responsible for maintaining cost-effective quality care under the direction of the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) and assumes responsibility for the Nursing Department in the absence of the CNO.

Requirements

Registered Nurse currently licensed in California.
Current BLS and ACLS certification.
Satisfactory experience as Nurse Manager (minimum 2 years) or previous experience as a House Supervisor preferred.
Evidence of skills in leadership, objectivity, integrity, initiative, and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with others.
Demonstrates interest in improving knowledge, skills, and techniques by furthering education, attendance of appropriate in-service programs, workshops, and independent study.
Working knowledge of Title 22 and OBRA regulations for skilled nursing and long-term care units.
Experience in working with the aged adult, knowledge of the aging process, excellent assessment skills.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.
Previous experience as a House Supervisor preferred.

Responsibilities

Keeps the CNO informed of reportable situations and nursing unit needs.
Participates in selecting, training, scheduling, monitoring, disciplining, and evaluating supervised employees.
Demonstrates behavior which actively promotes a harmonious working relationship in the nursing units and other hospital departments.
Demonstrates ability to resolve personnel problems encountered in day-to-day functions and refers problems to appropriate resources.
Participates in nursing and management staff committee work.
Attends management meetings on a regular basis.
Maintains high quality of residents' care consistent with individualized care plans.
Enforces policies and procedures for Skilled Nursing Facility/Long Term nursing unit and assists in revising when appropriate.
Demonstrates behavior which shows understanding of the organization of the hospital and the nursing service.
Utilizes an effective method for disseminating general information and written policies and procedures to those under his/her supervision.
Collaborate with physicians, pharmacy, therapy, dietary, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate resident care.
Ensure appropriate assessment, documentation, and follow-up for resident condition changes.
Prepare for and participate in state surveys and audits.
Develop corrective action plans as needed.
Ensure accurate clinical documentation and adherence to standards of practice.
Monitor clinical outcomes and implement performance improvement initiatives.
Lead quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
Coordinates and monitors the Minimum Data System (MDS) in a timely manner and according to Title 22 and OBRA regulations.
Oversees the Resident Assessment Instrument Process and obtains input for all disciplines involved in each resident's care for the care plan.
Supports and participates in staff development programs.
Obtains medications from the Pharmacy and is responsible for implementing appropriate pharmacy procedure.
Maintains compliance with federal state, CMS, OSHA, and facility policies and procedures.
Develop staffing schedule to ensure adequate coverage and compliance with staffing requirements.
Conducts Skilled Nursing Facility staff meetings.
Responsible for addressing performance concerns in collaboration with Human Resources.
Performs annual Performance Evaluations.
Follows all general and departmental safety, security, and health procedures and policies.
Utilizes all safe work practices recommended for department.
Responsible for the safety of department staff.
Orients new employees to hazardous materials, safety, and proper use of equipment.
Whenever new substances, processes, equipment, or procedures are introduced, provides proper information and orientation.
Provides proper notification for absences and tardiness and is punctual at start of shift.
Observes hospital dress code and wears identification badge.
Maintains a clean and safe environment for residents and other nursing staff.
Demonstrates understanding of emergency/disaster situations and response plans.
Assists in maintaining equipment assigned to residents' care and reports malfunctioning equipment to the appropriate personnel.
Attends mandatory meetings and in-services.
Observes safety precautions.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Must keep all required licenses and certifications current.
Completes annual employment health requirements in a timely manner.
Follows safe work practices, takes an active interest in preventing injury or illness and promoting a safe and healthful environment for self and others, and complies with Hospital and governmental safety regulations.
Must function independently, have personal integrity, have flexibility and the ability to work effectively with other personnel, clients, and support agencies.
Sits, stands, bends, lifts, walks, and moves intermittently during working hours and ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
Assumes personal responsibility to comply with all Federal, State and local laws governing business conduct, conducts business in an ethical and trustworthy manner, and displays the qualities and characteristics of a professional at all times when dealing with patients, visitors, physicians, volunteers, and fellow employees.
Exemplifies the Seneca Core Values in all aspects of work responsibilities and demonstrates these values to fellow employees and supervisors.
Assumes responsibility for professional customer service when working with the public, physicians, and other departments.
Strives for excellence in following policies and procedures.
Utilizes positive communication skills when interacting with people who work for, are serviced by, or associated with the hospital, to ensure that persons receive the highest degree of attention and courtesy.
Maintains confidentiality of information received in the department and throughout the hospital by complying with strict confidentiality regulations per HIPAA requirements.
Promotes professional growth of self and co-workers by participating in on-the-job training, continuing education and assisting with training of new employees.