Director of Nursing
Location: Louisville Kentuc! ky
Description: Elmcroft Senior Living is at the momment seeking for Director of Nursing right now, this position will be placed in Kentucky. More complete informations about this position opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. A dynamic and growing leader in Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation, our organization is dedicated to providing quality care to all patients. We are looking for dedicated and passionate individuals who want to learn and grow with our organization.
We are currently seeking a Director of Nursing who will be responsible for planning , organizing , developing and directing the overall operation of the Nursing Service Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern the facility ! . Provide nursing management, set resident care standards for ! nursing employees and provide supervision for the nursing service department.
Essential duties include but are not limited to:
Develop and maintain nursing objectives and standards of practice.
Assist with the development of the policy procedure manual.
Direct the orientation program for new nursing employees.
Direct, evaluate and supervise resident care and initiate corrective action as necessary.
Direct, evaluate and supervise the resident assessment and care planning process to meet the residents’ care need requirements, to meet regulatory requirements and establish the financial reimbursement basis.
Direct the implementation of Clinical and Prospective Payment System Minimum Data Set completion schedule.
Participate in and provide direction for the preadmission screening process to determine appropriate level of care determinations.
Provide direction and oversight for nursing rehabilitation and restorative programs.
! Analyze Quality Indicator reports, identify areas for further review and implement corrective action as indicated.
Direct incident and accident investigations, review these reports and implement corrective actions as indicated.
Maintain an effective resident care conference process.
Make frequent and impromptu rounds on nursing units to monitor care delivery, staff performance, address resident or family concerns, evaluate physical plant condition and provide support to staff.
Monitor incidents, reports or act on observations to address safety violations or concerns in a proactive manner.
Operate nursing service within the established budget guidelines.
Direct allocation of nursing service equipment and supplies within the facility and establish guidelines for efficient, economical utilization of supplies and equipment.
Develop, implement and maintain a procedure for reporting hazardous conditions or equipment.
Assess equipment and supply nee! ds and make recommendations to the Administrator.
Direct and /or su! pervise scheduling of employees within established facility guidelines for allocation of nursing service personnel on duty.
Monitor absenteeism to maintain that an adequate number of nursing care personnel are on duty as necessary.
Conduct interviews. Hire nursing service employees; conduct counseling interviews and initiate disciplinary action as needed.
Prepare written employee performance evaluations and initiate recommendations for salary increases, promotions and terminations.
Provide that departmental disciplinary action is administered fairly and without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, age, sex, religion, handicap or marital status.
Direct or participate in committee and department leadership meetings as indicated. Actively participate in the Quality Assurance committee meetings and provide the leadership for the nursing service department to make any noted necessary improvements.
Coordinate resident admissions, transfers and di! scharges with the interdisciplinary team. Provide the supervision necessary to achieve compliance with the transfer and discharge regulatory requirement.
Provide the necessary education and direction to protect resident confidentiality and rights.
Develop and maintain a TB management and an exposure control system and employee health monitoring to address incidences of infections or disease processes that may require work restriction or protective personal equipment.
Provide the necessary direction and supervision to achieve that nursing service work areas i.e., nurses’ stations , medicine preparation rooms, resident rooms, treatment areas etc. are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner.
Establish an effective communication system to address resident/ responsible party, health care professionals, consultants or staff complaints or grievances. Intercede directly or delegate appropriately to resolve issues.
Monitor the system for purchasing, invoice a! pproval and inventory control of nursing supplies.
Coordinate with ! attending physicians and the Medical Director to meet the health care needs of each resident.
Develop a system to secure the necessary visits and documentation by physicians as per the resident needs and the established requirements.
Monitor either directly or by appropriate delegation that all nursing personnel are properly licensed or certified.
Monitor ancillary services, (lab, x-ray, therapy etc) for quality and appropriate charges as directed.
Develop methods for coordination of nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents’ total regiment of care.
Monitor documentation, medication administration and treatment delivery by nursing personnel either directly or by appropriate delegation to achieve facility and nursing standard of care requirements.
Monitor documentation of nurses’ notes to determine that they are informative and descriptive of the nursing care being provided, that they reflect the resid! ent’s response to the care and that such care is provided in accordance with the resident’s wishes.
Provide leadership and the necessary participation in facility surveys conducted by authorized government agencies.
Provide the education and oversight to maintain nursing employee knowledge and appropriate response to reports of suspected abuse or resident injury.
Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting etc, as necessary or directed.
Delegate to nursing service supervisory personnel the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary to perform their assigned duties.
Assume the responsibility for management of facility in the absence of the Administrator or Assistant Administrator.
Accept on- call responsibility as defined by the Administrator.
Perform any other duties as assigned.
Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/D/V
Requirements
! Must hold a current unencumbered non-restricted registered nurse licens! e in the state the position is held or be able to obtain such. Must have a minimum of one year of experience working in a long term care setting, hospital or other health care institution and demonstrate that this experience is relevant to meet the responsibilities of this position.
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If you were eligible to this position, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Elmcroft Senior Living.
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This position starts available on: Fri, 07 Feb 2014 16:55:03 GMT
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