Director of Nursing

Eventide Prairie Commons in Grand Island, NE, is currently seeking a Director of
Nursing to oversee the day-to-day nursing operations of the skilled nursing
facility.

The Director of Nursing ensures that the highest degree of quality care is
provided to all residents/tenants of Eventide under the direction and through
the coordination of Nursing, Social Services, Admissions, Activities,
Housekeeping, and Infection Control.

Ideal Candidate

* Must have an active NE RN license or be able to obtain upon hire
* Long Term Care experience preferred but not required
* Previous experience as a supervisor/manager a plus

Essential Job Duties

Administration

* Plans, develops, organizes, evaluates, and directs the nursing department, as
well as its programs and activities in accordance with current rules,
regulations, and guidelines.
* Evaluates current procedures and practices and develops and implements
alternative care methods designed to improve the delivery of resident care
including admissions, nursing, social services, activities, and infection
control processes.
* Coordinates with Executive Director to ensure the completion of the Plan of
Correction for survey deficiencies for departments during inspections and
provides a written copy of the Plan to the Chief Operating Officer as needed.
* Determines and ensures adequate levels of nursing personnel needed to meet
staffing requirements.
* Ensures that documentation is reviewed in a time frame consistent with state
and federal regulations.
* Assists in the budgeting processes including analysis of costs, operations,
and forecasting data to determine progress toward stated goals and
objectives.
* Prepares reports and records on department operations as needed.
* Rotates nursing call responsibilities for designated campuses as needed.
* Performs periodic review and coding of pharmacy and nursing invoices.

Direct Care

* Directs and coordinates individualized care plans for Eventide’s
residents/tenants through chart review and is responsible for the accuracy of
nursing care records.
* Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to ensure accuracy of status of
resident’s progress and identifies changes in condition to implement
appropriate interventions.
* Establishes and evaluates standards of resident care. Develops appropriate
programs to identify developmental and educational needs of the staff.
* Assists Managers/Coordinators in monitoring Medicare information on residents
and assists in determining Medicare eligibility of residents/tenants as
needed.
* Ensures a comprehensive plan of care is established and implemented for each
resident.
* Makes the final decision on resident/tenant admissions and resident moves in
conjunction with the Social Services Director or Social Worker.
* Ensures that appropriate discharge and transfer planning is conducted for
residents.
* Performs direct nursing care as necessary for training or staffing purposes.
* Monitors nursing staff to ensure they are following established safety
regulations in the use of equipment and supplies.
* Ensures that nursing areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner.

Leadership

* Makes daily rounds of the nursing department to ensure that all staff are
performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing
standards.
* Attends meetings, chairs designated committees as requested, and provides
resident information to committees as appropriate.
* Reviews achievements and discusses required changes in goals and objectives
with interdisciplinary team.
* Builds and maintains relationships with families and residents. Assists with
problem solving when necessary.
* Remains visible within the community and represents the facility at various
community functions as needed.
* Maintains a good working relationship with the medical profession and other
health-related facilities and organizations through formal working and
transfer agreements.
* Interviews and hires Resident Care positions for the department as necessary.
* Assumes responsibility for job performance appraisals of designated staff.
* Counsels, disciplines, and terminates employees as needed and ensures that
thorough documentation is completed. Will consult with Executive Director and
Human Resources Director throughout these processes.
* Acts on behalf of Administrator during his/her absence as necessary.
* Attends and participates in workshops, seminars, etc. to keep current on
changes in the long-term care field and maintains a current licensure status.
* Will rotate weekend and weekly on call responsibilities and provide
leadership to direct care staff.

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