Director of Nursing RN

The Director of Nursing plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates and directs the day-to-day functions of the nursing department, in accordance with current rules, regulations and guidelines. Outstanding interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively with patients, residents, and families from diverse backgrounds who may have physical, sensory and mental impairments.

Overview:

The Director of Nursing provides oversight of all clinical services provided by all professional and paraprofessional staff. The Director of Nursing plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates and directs the day-to-day functions of the nursing department, in accordance with current rules, regulations and guidelines.  Ensures that the highest degree of quality resident care is maintained at all times.

Responsibilities:

Job Duties Specific to This Position:

• Directs nursing practices to assure the delivery of safe, effective and efficient care and services by staff.
• Responsible for resident care planning processes, meetings, updates and changes as necessary.
• Develops methods for coordinating an interdisciplinary approach to the residents' total regime of care. Acts as an integral part of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) with a goal of providing optimal care.
• Actively rounds on all floors daily. Oversees Nurse Administration and clinical practice managers, and delegates responsibility fairly. May provide direct nursing care or supervision if necessary.
• Supports residents and families as needed.
• Oversees medication management and delivery systems.
• Collaborates with the Administrator, nursing team, and medical director to maintain or improve existing standards of practice and make process improvements.
• Ensures the facility is in compliance with DOH and other applicable regulations at all times and takes corrective action when needed.
• Interprets policy and regulations for staff. Ensures understanding and compliance. Addresses non-compliance issues immediately.
• Ensures that the Nursing Service Procedures Manual is current at all times and reflects the day-to-day operations in accordance with acceptable standards of practice. Implements and communicates updates per DOH, CMS and other regulatory changes.
• Coordinates and ensures the successful completion of all PRI and MDS assessments within the mandated timeframes.
• Directs the processes that ensure accurate and complete documentation.
• Responsible for the success of the facility's quality assurance performance improvement program (QAPI) for the nursing service department. Develops, monitors and implements quality measures and best practice standards. Serves as an active member of the QAPI Committee.
• Responsible for incident reporting. Assures the completion of accurate recording, investigation and tracking of all incident reports for the facility. Submits incident report information on the Department of Health website as required and provides follow-up to completion including correction plans.
• Oversees the reporting of adverse outcomes for residents for the regulatory process.
• Ensures the prompt investigation and resolution of complaints from clients, families, physicians, contractors, DOH, and employees.
• Actively participates in utilization reviews and corrective action.
• Responsible for the success of mock facility surveys (inspections) in preparation for government agency surveys.
• Provides personal support to DOH during annual survey or other third party audits.
• Writes plan of correction for DOH surveys, if indicated, and organizes an educational plan for correction within regulatory time frame.
• Determines the staffing needs of the Nursing Department to ensure patient care needs are met. Monitors performance standards (absenteeism, care activity, vacation schedule, etc.) to ensure that an adequate number of nursing care staff are on duty at all times.
• Oversees the Nurse Educator, RN in the development, planning, and delivery of educational programs to ensure a well-educated nursing service department. Ensures programs are developed and implemented for staff orientation, supervision, reorientation, competency testing and ongoing staff education for professional and paraprofessional staff.
• Keeps self and staff current in best practices nursing care. Participates and encourages participation in professional associations, educational conferences, and in-services as appropriate or required.
• Compiles and presents annual written evaluations of the program as needed.
• Partners with the interdisciplinary team and Safety Officer in developing safety standards for the Nursing Service Department.
• Actively participates in strategic planning and development of the business plan for the skilled nursing facility.  
• Collaborates with Admissions and Marketing staff. Ensures program admissions are appropriate to facility requirements and meet all regulatory guidelines.
• Ensures program admissions are appropriate to facility requirements and meet all regulatory guidelines. Trains staff to provide efficient admission and discharge services.
• Monitors and manages budget lines, taking remedial action as required. Oversees the scheduling of all nursing staff using resources such as agency staff prudently. Works within budgetary constraints and resources without causing unnecessary overtime. Actively participates in budget development.
• In the absence of the Administrator, directs the resident care policies established by the facility.

Qualifications:

 

QUALIFICATIONS

• 10 years’ experience in an acute care, long term, eldercare, or similar facility.
• 5+ years’ experience in nursing management or leadership.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Masters in Health, Nursing or a related field desired.
• BS in Nursing or related field required.
• Current New York State RN license and registration in good standing.
• Current knowledge of best practice nursing standards and the care planning process.
• Proven patient assessment and clinical skills.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, guidelines and NY DOH regulations.
• Ability to manage, guide and motivate staff while carrying out the duties of an RN.
• Ability and knowledge to respond in emergency situations.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively with patients, residents, and families from diverse backgrounds who may have physical, sensory and mental impairments.
• Strategic planning capabilities.
• Proven decision-making, organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to analyze problems, plan resolution strategies, implement solutions and evaluate outcomes.
• Effective conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to be available 24/7 to handle on-call responsibilities.
• Proficient in computer programs and able to learn new software rapidly.

 

An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements.

 

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Benefits/Compensation:

• Pay Range $120,000.00 - $135,000.00 / annually
• Excellent medical, dental, prescription and vision insurance
• Disability coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• 401(k) Retirement/Pension Plans
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Generous Paid Time-Off Accrual
• Fun events for employees
• Convenient locations with free parking
• Employee Coaches - to help you achieve life goals
• Diaper Assistance Program
• Opportunity for career growth and movement within 19 sites!