Work With Purpose
At our company, our people are the critical link to those we serve, and it is their vitality, energy, and caring nature that allows us to fulfill our mission of enriching and inspiring the journey of life. In addition to nurturing and advancing the lives of our patients, our team members enjoy meaningful opportunities for personal and professional growth, within a supportive culture centered around advancing their lives, as well.
The Opportunity
The Director of Nursing is part of the Care Services Team and will be responsible in overseeing the comprehensive care services provided to our patients. This pivotal role ensures high standards of care and ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements. This leadership will directly impact the quality of life of our patients through meticulous oversight and proactive health management.
What You'll Do
- Overall management of the Care Services Department to provide quality care and services to all patients.
- Serve as the liaison between patient, family, physician, and other health care providers regarding health care issues.
- Perform hands-on care procedures within the scope of practice as allowed by state law and in compliance with our company's policies and procedures.
- Supports and practices the philosophy, objectives, and standards of the Patient Services department to ensure quality care to all patients.
- Ensure patient care meets the personal, physical, and cognitive needs of each patient as well as maximizing the patient care capacities, identity, independence, choice, and opportunity for social interaction.
- Maintain a current knowledge of OSHA and state regulations and routinely monitor community compliance with regulations related to patient care.
- Effective and efficient organization and staffing of the Patient Services Department.
- Monitor the outcomes of Patient Services activities by evaluating staff performance, ensuring compliance with community and State Regulations, and monitoring the effective and efficient use of budgeted resources.
- Ensure sound infection control practices are in place that promote a healthy environment and ensure all required infection control training is met.
- Direct staff to provide quality and appropriate patient care that meets or exceeds company and regulatory standards.
- Assure the completion of team members schedules with ongoing monitoring of schedules to assure staffing requirements are met.
- Ensure adequate staffing levels, lead interviewing and all hiring activities for direct reports including orientation, onboarding, and performance reviews.
- Educate team members on completing and following up on incident reports.
- Responsibilities include leadership, customer service, safety, patient care and communication.
What You'll Bring
POSITION REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as a RN/LPN in the State.
- Must possess current CPR Certificate.
- Must possess a valid State drivers' license based on property requirements & State law.
- Ability to pass State and Company criminal background/drug screens.
- Two years' experience in an assisted living environment desired.
- Working knowledge of pertinent State Regulations.
- Proficiency in or ability to use clinical software systems, such as PointClickCare (PCC) and OnShift.
- Must demonstrate competency in the following areas:
- Must be able to express self adequately in written and oral English communication, ability to solve problems, analyze data, reports and other business documentation.