Director of Nursing RN DON

Job Description

Develops and maintains Nursing Service philosophy, objectives, and standards of practice to ensure standards of excellence for the residents. In conduction with other disciplines, endeavors to assure that the multi-disciplinary plan of service is maintained.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a diploma or degree.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina.
• CPR/AED certification required.

Job Duties

• Responsible for 24-hour clinical services of skilled nursing facility.
• Educates on clinical matters as needed and serves as a clinical mentor to the clinical leaders for regulatory compliance, general operations, infection control, wound management, and team member education.
• Ensure all clinical aspects of transitioning residents through the continuum of service are met.
• Interviews and makes final selection of applicants for employment, responsible for the orientation, training, direction, and supervision of all nursing personnel.
• Prepares work schedules and conducts job performance evaluations. Makes recommendations regarding personnel status and appropriate staffing levels required within operating guidelines.
• Provides team member counseling, and when necessary, implements disciplinary action to correct unacceptable behavior, work performance or attendance. May recommend team member termination.
• Makes daily rounds for supervision of service, resident status, environment, and safety.
• Ensures clinical practice is being performed through established routines and in compliance with community procedures and governmental regulations.
• Develops and maintains good team building techniques with nurses and clinical leaders.
• Budget planning and implementation within the established fiscal guidelines of the approved budgets. Maintains inventory control of supplies and submits purchase orders to Administrator.
• Directs and coordinates nursing practices toward restoring and maintaining a holistic approach to meet residents’ entire physical, emotional, behavioral, psychological, familial, spiritual, social, and nutritional needs.
• Ensures that the MDS and care plans are written and revised according to State and Federal regulations for all residents.
• Ensures that all operating policies and procedures are followed and comply with Federal and State regulations.
• Acts as liaison between Physicians, Rehab, Pharmacy and Nursing team members.
• Coordinates an ongoing in-service education program for the nursing team members. Attends mandatory in-service and completes Relias Learning in-services assigned.
• Checks residents’ medical records periodically for accuracy according to Federal and State regulations.
• Effectively coordinates nursing services with medical, rehabilitation, social services, dining services and activities programs.
• Evaluates environmental safety and recommends changes when applicable.
• Actively participates in Resident Care Conferences, Infection Control Committee and Continuous Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement (QAPI).
• All other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION and Decision Making EXERCISED

• Little to no supervision – works independently, using strong independent judgement.
• Decision-making is typically very difficult. Most alternatives that are considered are not covered by standard operating procedures and have comparable value. Decision making sometimes requires making predictions regarding the long-term impact of the decisions.
• Problem solving is typically complex in nature and utilized when needed. Ability to use senior level expertise to resolve issues and coach and lead managers.

East Carolina Rehab and Wellness is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Mastery practical knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures within nursing. Has in-depth conceptual and practical experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Acquired specialized knowledge of disease processes and treatments.
• Ability to hear, see and smell.
• Ability to read, write and communicate using the English language,
• Ability to manage a the clinical team and work with all other operating departments.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• May include frequent lifting (up to 50lbs).
• Extensive walking, bending, stooping, standing.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple tasks.
• Ability to work inside to effectively make rounds daily throughout the facility and to respond to problems and emergencies.
• Universal staffing. Flexible schedule as working evenings, weekends, holidays, and during inclement weather is required to meet the needs of the job.
• Exposure to the sights, sounds, and odors of a typical heath care environment including persons with dementia.

• PTO starts accruing on Day 1
• Retirement Matching 401k
• Full Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance options are available for individuals or families
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance available
• Life Insurance
• Accident, Cancer, Hospital Indemnity, and other insurance options available
• Immunizations available