What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Nursing position at Christian Community Homes and Services?
Qualifications:
- Must be a registered nurse currently licensed in Wisconsin.
- At least three (3) years of experience in nursing supervision.
- At least five (5) years of experience in long term care or geriatric nursing.
- Experience with Medicare/Medicaid standards is desirable.
- Must be currently trained in Basic Life Support.
- Must have excellent communication skills.
- Must have an acceptable criminal background check.
Status:
The Director of Nursing (DON) receives general supervision from the Administrator. The DON provides direct supervision to the entire nursing department including all nurses, nursing assistants, staffing coordinator, the nursing administrative assistant, the Clinical Manager, and the Health Information Management Coordinator/Medical Records. The DON also coordinates the nursing program at Pine Ridge Assisted Living and the nursing emergency response program for Wintergreen Senior Apartments.
Essential Job Functions:
The DON is responsible for the overall organization and administration of the Nursing Department of CCH-Hudson, in order to provide quality nursing care to the residents and to assure compliance with state and federal guidelines. This position is on call once a week and every 4th weekend.
Specific Job Duties:
- Oversees provision of 24-hour nursing care meeting all regulatory requirements
- Establishes objectives for the department of nursing and for the organizational structure
- Develops, implements, and revises nursing department policies and procedures
- Interprets administrative policies and procedures to the nursing personnel
- Oversees and participates in recruitment, selection, and retention of nursing employees
- Promotes professional standards in nursing care: respects the rights of residents and maintains confidentiality; maintains professional attitude and conduct; and assists in maintaining ethical, legal, and professional responsibility among nursing staff
- Oversees completion of 90 day and annual job performance evaluations for all nursing personnel
- Completes 90 day and annual evaluations for nurse management team, staffing secretary, unit secretary, transport/supply coordinator, and the Health Information Management Coordinator
- Develops and updates job descriptions for each category of nursing personnel
- Oversees training and ongoing education programs for all nursing employees
- Establishes standards of performance for all nursing personnel
- Initiates disciplinary action as necessary up to and including termination
- Determines staffing levels required to meet nursing needs of all residents
- Directs staff appropriately in emergency or crisis situations
- Collaborates with other departments in planning/coordinating resident programs
- Oversees the screening for all potential residents of Christian Community Home
- Assures that comprehensive care plans and MDS requirements are established, implemented, and updated per state / federal regulations
- Directs/oversees behavioral care plan meetings
- Works with outside agencies to establish programs beneficial to both the agencies and the facility
- Interprets resident needs to the Administrator and assists in long range planning and development of the nursing care program
- Reviews all resident incident reports for necessary follow up
- Coordinates follow-up of all nursing employee incident reports with Human Resources Director
- Assumes responsibilities for the fiscal management of the nursing department
- Oversees the implementation of an ongoing, effective Infection Control program
- Determines the levels of care for residents and monitors for changes
- Oversees continuous quality improvement studies of actual or potential concern areas
- Oversees and evaluates products to promote resident and staff safety
- Assures nursing schedules are posted at least two weeks in advance and meet staffing requirements
- Participates as an active member of the Quality Assurance committee and leadership meetings
- Facilitates harmonious interpersonal relationships with ancillary departments
- Oversees investigation of resident complaints/potential abuse and takes corrective action as appropriate
- Follows all facility personnel policies
- Assumes responsibilities of the Administrator and the Clinical Manager in his/her absence
Pay scale for this position is $99,750-$115,500 per year, DOE.
Experience
Required- 3 year(s): Supervision
Licenses & Certifications
Required- Registered Nurse
Salary : $99,750 - $115,500
