Director of Nursing

SUMMARY: The Director of Nursing assumes authority, responsibility, and accountability for the delivery of nursing services in the facility. In collaboration with facility administration, the Director allocates department resources in an efficient and cost-effective manner to enable each resident to attain or maintain their highest practical physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. This role involves collaboration with other departments, medical professionals, consultants, and external organizations, including government agencies and advocacy groups, to support, coordinate, and represent the facility’s care-related and administrative functions. The Director of Nursing plans, organizes, directs, and oversees medical and rehabilitation services in compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Note: Other duties may be assigned
The Director must be able to perform each essential function effectively to succeed in this position.

• Develops, maintains, and implements nursing policies and procedures in alignment with current standards of practice, facility philosophy, operational policies, and applicable laws and regulations

• Participates in admission decisions and may assess prospective residents at MMH, in their home, or in the hospital

• Attends weekly meetings with supervisors and/or nursing staff to review resident status, census changes, staffing, and concerns from residents or families

• Oversees recruitment, hiring, and termination of nursing staff; ensures appropriate staffing levels and that staff are adequately trained and scheduled

• Evaluates nursing staff performance directly or indirectly

• Becomes an Eden Alternative Associate and promotes Eden philosophy through language and cultural practices

• Ensures delivery of compassionate, high-quality care as demonstrated by appropriate staffing, clean environments, odor control, pressure wound prevention, and resident wellness

• Demonstrates a working knowledge of clinical quality indicators and proactively monitors systems to meet or exceed benchmarks

• Oversees resident assessments and care plans

• Ensures all licensed nurses and CNAs have current credentials, complete competency testing, and maintain up-to-date in-service records

• Reviews neighborhood shift reports daily to ensure timely responses to significant changes in condition, incidents, transfers, restraints, injuries, falls, behavioral issues, and medication errors

• Collaborates with physicians, consultants, and community agencies to improve services and resolve issues

• Coordinates nursing services with other departments, including Therapy; fosters employee engagement, recognition, and positive team culture

• Monitors staff compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, and infection control standards; manages the infection control program and submits reports to the QAPI Committee

• Leads the nursing department in quality improvement activities and reports compliance through rounds, interviews, and record reviews

• Assists the Administrator in preparing for surveys, staff education, inspector interactions, corrections, and citations

• Communicates directly with residents, families, medical staff, and team members to coordinate care, encourage participation, and support quality of life

• Promotes customer service and handles complaints or concerns promptly; monitors facility incidents and reports to the Administrator as appropriate

• Makes mandated reports to the Ohio Department of Health in cases of suspected abuse, neglect, or misappropriation

• Oversees the Clinic and supervises the Medical Office Manager

• Participates in committees as needed, including QAPI and Compliance

• Maintains privacy and security standards; ensures corrective action is taken in the event of a privacy or security breach

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Manages 2-4 subordinate supervisors who oversee a total of approximately 130–150 employees in the Nursing Department. Also, directly supervises 1–3 non-supervisory employees. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training; assigning work; evaluating performance; administering rewards and discipline; resolving issues; and ensuring compliance with organizational policies and applicable laws.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to carry out each essential duty effectively. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Fifth-year college or university program certificate; or 6–7 years of relevant experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Able to respond to inquiries from customers, regulators, or the public. Can write professional communications and deliver presentations to leadership and community groups.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Proficient in applying concepts such as probability, statistics, geometry, trigonometry, and various calculations involving fractions, percentages, and ratios.

REASONING ABILITY
Capable of defining problems, collecting data, and drawing valid conclusions. Able to interpret technical instructions in varied formats and handle abstract and concrete variables.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must hold a valid Registered Nurse license from the State of Ohio.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing duties, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear and frequently sit. Occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or smell. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment is typically moderate in noise. Occasional exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.