Director Of Nursing Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with at least a Bachelor of Science degree.
• Currently licensed in the State of New Hampshire.
• Evidence of good health and ability to work effectively with initiative.
• Thorough familiarity with State Standards of Operations for Nursing Homes, Residential Care and Home Health Regulations, and Pharmacy Commission Regulations, and ability to ensure their implementation.
• Willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule and be available after hours for emergencies, or arrange delegated on-call coverage.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a supervisory position, such as head nurse or supervisor in a geriatric or rehabilitative facility, is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out pre-admission and admission policies and procedures; interview and assess potential residents, document findings, and recommend admissions.
• Monitor residents’ required level of care and coordinate transfers within the community, including determining nursing care needs on a 24-hour basis and completing appropriate assessment tools.
• Develop the nursing department’s philosophy, objectives, policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
• Ensure nursing licensure requirements are met and department licenses and certifications remain current.
• Serve as liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and other health care specialists.
• Apply OBRA regulations related to MDS 2.0, including appropriate assessments, care planning, and documentation.
• Hire, orient, train, and discipline nursing staff; review employee timesheets for payroll.
• Coordinate and lead weekly Resident Care meetings and quarterly Quality Assurance activities, and report findings.
• Supervise nursing supply ordering and par levels; develop and follow the nursing department budget.
• Oversee the Infection Control Program and the handling, accuracy, and security of medical records; update nursing department forms.
• Ensure residents’ needs are met and serve as a resource on patient care.
• Represent the community to residents, physicians, families, and prospective residents; address resident and family grievances related to nursing services.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations and community policies and procedures, monitoring their implementation and updating procedures as needed.
• Work a flexible schedule to meet nursing department needs and be available to staff after hours for emergencies or delegate on-call coverage.
• Assist with arranging in-services and patient care; maintain accountability for nursing department safety and risk management.
• Investigate accidents and incidents and implement corrective action.
• Maintain an orderly, comfortable, and safe environment for residents, staff, and self.
• Attend annual in-service training on body mechanics, right-to-know information, and fire and safety procedures, as well as outside seminars to maintain current licensure.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Administrator/Executive Director.
• Act as Administrator of the Assisted Living Unit.

Benefits

• Supportive, team-focused environment
• Mission-driven workplace
• Great employee-to-resident ratios
• Competitive pay
• Employee events
• Employee recognition
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Retirement savings with company match
• Generous Earned Time Program
• Salaried position