Director of Nursing (DON)

Spring Lake Village

Interim Position to Cover Leave of Absence (Potential for Permanent Placement)

SUMMARY Under the direction of the Executive Director / Administrator, plans, organizes, develops and evaluates the overall operation of the Nursing Services Department in accordance with current State and Federal regulations. Maintains current standards of nursing practices. Implements facility policies, procedures and management systems. Coordinates nursing services with community agencies, physicians, families, residents, consultants, ancillary service providers and other department personnel within the facility. Promotes quality care delivery by all providers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Provides quality Customer Service efficiently to residents, families, co-workers and vendors in a manner to ensure satisfaction.

Recruits, hires, schedules, supervises, counsels, evaluates all nursing service employees according to established policies and procedures.

Ensures 24-hour provision of nursing services within Federal, State, and company requirements based on acuity of residents.

Supervises the health care services and programs to residents.

Coordinates resident admissions, transfers and discharges with other departments with community agencies.

Directs and supervises utilization of Medicare, Medi-Cal and Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) contracts.

Supervises and participates in resident interdisciplinary care plan conferences. Supervises documentation in resident health records and reviews scheduled audits.

Participates in budget planning and monitoring of fee scheduling and charging for services and cost effective utilization of resources.

Responsible for orientation and on-going in-service education of all nursing staff.

Provides professional management to State and Federal survey process following up with writing and implementing plan/s of correction.

Works closely with the Director of Quality Assurance and consultants to provide geriatric health programs and services.

Promotes stimulation, comfortable, uplifting environments for residents, families and staff.

Develops and revises Nursing Policy and Procedure Manuals as needed.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE : Current licensure by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Experience in long-term care community health, geriatric and/or rehabilitative nursing desirable. Three years supervisory experience required. Knowledgeable in current State and Federal regulation.

LANGUAGE SKILLS : Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations. Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS : Basic mathematical skills required.

REASONING ABILITY : Must be able to understand, follow, support and initiate policies and procedures of the facility. Must be able to recognize emergency situations and respond appropriately. Must be able to plan, organize, prioritize and implement work assignments efficiently. Must be able to function effectively with no supervision.

Front Porch is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran in accordance with the applicable nondiscrimination laws. Final candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment physical, physical abilities test, drug screen and Department of Justice Criminal background clearance.