Director of Nursing

Job Details:

Job Location: DOGWOOD - Orange, VA, Salary Range: $140000.00 - $150000.00Salary, POSITION SUMMARY Responsible for planning, organizing, developing, and directing the overall operation of the Nursing Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards governing the facility and ensures that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

Coordinates admissions and discharges of residents with the Resident Services Department. Coordinates training in all nursing department functions. Assists with the functions and duties of the Administrator as needed or requested, and acts in Administrator’s role in the absence of the Administrator.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the Nursing Department, its programs and activities. Develop, maintain, and update written nursing policies, procedures, manuals, objectives, and philosophies as required.

Assist in developing and implementing methods of coordinating nursing services with other resident services. Ensure an ongoing quality assurance program by developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct deficiencies.

Complete medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charts, etc., Assist in planning, developing, implementing, and maintaining resident discharge procedures and plans.

Work closely with Medical Director to develop and implement policies, procedures, and specific instructions for individual resident’s care as necessary. Review report sheets daily and follow up on any concerns. Review all Incident and Accident Reports daily and follow up as necessary.

Develop and implement a Nursing Department organization structure. Participate in surveys and inspections by government agencies. Make reports and recommendations to the Administrator concerning the operations of the department.

Participate in interviewing and screening residents for admission to the facility and inform personnel of new admissions. Ensure that procedures and policies are in place and followed to ensure resident rooms are ready for admissions.

Monitor residents’ treatment and medications to ensure residents are receiving proper care, and review nurses’ notes to ensure proper documentation is maintained relating to residents’ treatment, medications, and conditions. Participate in rounds with attending physicians as needed and ensure proper recordkeeping.

Participate in on-call rotation. Provide direct nursing care as necessary. Maintain resident confidentiality and treat residents with kindness, dignity, and respect. Know and comply with Residents’ Rights rules and ensure that all Nursing Department personnel know and comply with these rules.

Monitor Nursing Department services to ensure that residents’ rights and needs are met. Review, promptly report to the Administrator, and maintain written records of all resident complaints and grievances.

Assist in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, counseling, disciplining, and terminating Nursing Department personnel. Document and coordinate personnel actions with the Employee Relations Coordinator.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS Education/Certifications: Registered Nurse with current, valid license issued by the Virginia Department of Health Professions. Experience: Three to five (3 – 5) years previous supervisory experience, preferably in a long-term care or hospital setting.

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of general, rehabilitative, and restorative nursing practices and procedures and the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing long-term and skilled nursing care.

Skills: Ability to perform basic mathematic calculations as required in preparing budgets and associated reports, etc. Ability to react calmly and professionally in complex or difficult situations.

Ability to prioritize tasks, make decisions, delegate duties, and manage multiple objectives, projects, and deadlines while maintaining a professional demeanor.

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with residents/patients, staff, family members, vendors, suppliers, and other contacts, both inside and outside the facility.

Must exhibit patience and a positive attitude towards the elderly population and a desire to provide a service to the community. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND REQUIREMENTS Ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, bend, and reach for extended periods.

Ability to lift up to 20 pounds constantly (up to 100% of the time spent in performance of duties). Manual dexterity that allows grasping, carrying, and holding equipment and supplies as needed to perform tasks.

DISCLAIMER The above listing is a brief summary of the nature and scope of duties and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all tasks and responsibilities of the position described.

The Facility Administration reserves the right to add, change, delete, or otherwise modify this description, including Essential Functions, at its sole discretion without further permission or authority required.