Director of Nursing

Description

Meadowcrest at Middletown

SUMMARY: This position is responsible for providing overall leadership and management of the health and wellbeing of the residents within the community.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
•  Ensures that community follows all federal, state, local laws and regulations as it pertains to clinical care.
•  Collects, analyzes, and reports occurrence trends, and if necessary, develop/implement improvement plans.
•  Partners with Administrator and other team members to analyze and maintain all resident and team member health safety.
•  Partners with pharmacy consultant to provide optimal pharmaceutical services to residents.
•  Advises clinical expertise of licensed nurses.
•  Assists with educational presentations as assigned by administrator.
•  Identifies ongoing needs and services of residents through the assessment; service plan process including documentation for residents with a change in health care status.
•  Oversees the completion of the monthly updates and reporting any pertinent changes to the responsible party.
•  Partners with other department coordinators to identify, review, and discuss potential change in service/medication levels if applicable.
•  Ensures the resident's service plan is updated as indicated by state regulations.
•  Participates in community awareness activities and community relations.
•  Maintains communications with resident's family and/or responsible party regarding changes in care or health concerns.
•  Informs the Business Office of fee changes related to care needs, if applicable.
•  Schedules clinical staff on a monthly basis.
•  Ensures adequate clinical supplies are available.
•  Participates in a rotating on-call schedule.
•  Performs other related duties as assigned by management. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
•  Directly supervises LPNs and Certified Nursing Assistants employees within the nursing department(s).
•  Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. QUALIFICATIONS:
•  Bachelor's Degree (BA) from four-year college or university, or one to two years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
•  Certificates, licenses and registrations required:
•  Maintains current state license as a Licensed Professional Nurse or a Professional Registered Nurse per state regulations.
•  Other skills required:
•  Experience in assisted living, home health or long-term care industries.
•  Two (2) years' experience as a Licensed Nurse.
•  One (1) year nursing management experience.
•  Must demonstrate competence in assessment skills, injections/medication administration, follow up and triage.
•  Ability to communicate effectively speaking the primary language of the residents.
•  Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
•  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
•  Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
•  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
•  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
•  Proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office and ability to learn new applications.
•  Must demonstrate an interest in working with a senior population.
•  Interacts with guests, residents and staff in a courteous and friendly manner.
•  Responds promptly to resident needs.
•  Supports organization's goals and values.
•  Balances team and individual responsibilities.
•  Ability to handle multiple priorities.
•  Ability to delegate assignments.
•  Competent in organizational and time management skills.
•  Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills.
•  Ability to work flexible schedule. COMPETENCIES:
•   Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
•   Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
•   Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
•   Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.
•   Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
•   Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.
•   Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results.
•   Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.
•   Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
•   Delegation - Delegates work assignments; Matches the responsibility to the person; Gives authority to work independently; Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; Provides recognition for results.
•   Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
•   Design - Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into images; Uses feedback to modify designs; Applies design principles; Demonstrates attention to detail.
•   Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
•   Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
•   Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
•   Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
•   Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.
•   Managing People - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Makes self available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services.; Continually works to improve supervisory skills.
•   Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
•   Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
•   Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
•   Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
•   Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
•   Professionalism . click apply for full job details