Director Of Nursing Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions, as well as follow instructions, and accept guidance.
• Must be able to deal tactfully with employees, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must be able to work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and potentially hostile people within the facility.
• Must be able to speak, write and understand English in a manner that is sufficient for effective communication with supervisors, employees, residents, and families.
• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN in the State of Florida.
• Must be CPR Certified.
• Must have a minimum of 3 years of long-term care experience as a staff nurse.
• At least 6 months experience as a nurse leader (direct or in-direct care).

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory leadership experience

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise, on assigned unit, the daily functions of the nursing staff in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the Skilled Nursing Facility.
• Ensure that all nursing personnel assigned to assigned care area comply with the written policies and procedures established by this facility.
• Participate with updating and reviewing care plans that identify goals, problems, approaches, and revisions based on nursing needs.
• Administer professional nursing services when needed commensurate with the scope of practice.
• Meet with assigned nursing staff to discuss planning the shift’s services, programs, and activities and monitor duties are completed as directed.
• Collaborate with other members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure that the resident’s total regimen of care is maintained.
• Manage quality and accuracy of the EHR for all residents and staff under your oversight.
• Manage and improve unit-based performance metrics that are reported by the facility i.e. (Falls, FAPU, QMs, Re-hospitalizations, etc.).
• If designated by the DON and Infection Prevention Certified, functions as the Infection Preventionist responsible for coordinating the infection prevention and control program as required by state/federal regulations.
• Oversee the quality of resident admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Participate in the orientation of new residents/family members to the unit.
• Complete daily clinical and environmental rounds to evaluate resident care and report significant events.
• Assists in the monitoring of psychotropic medication use, including but not limited to behavioral monitoring, obtaining consents, monitoring for side effects and follow-up as needed.
• Address resident/family issues in a timely manner. Report significant issues to the Director of Nursing.
• Communicate with health care practitioner to review treatment plans, complete orders, progress notes, etc., in accordance with established policies.
• Oversee the completion of accident/incident reports involving residents. Report to risk management for further follow-up as needed.
• Complete Recapitulations each month for physician signature. Report all discrepancies to DON.
• Ensure that an adequate supply of floor stock medications, supplies, and equipment are available to meet resident care needs.
• Conduct employee performance evaluations.
• Make recommendations to the DON concerning employee discipline, dismissal and/or transfers.

Benefits

• Company paid Life insurance
• LTD insurance
• Pension plan
• Wellness Program
• Fitness Center