Director Of Nursing RN - Full Time

Full time schedule

• Full Time 8:00am -5:00pm
  
  

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

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

Job Duties (Essential)

• Responsible for 24-hour clinical services of households and/or neighborhoods in memory support, assisted living, and Health Services.
• Educates on clinical matters as needed in the household and neighborhood and serves as a clinical mentor to the clinical leaders for regulatory compliance, general operations, infection control, wound management, and team member education.
• Advance Person-first culture change initiatives through learning circles, action teams, and concentric circles.
• 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 on Household and Neighborhood clinical leaders and supervisors. Makes recommendations regarding personnel status and appropriate staffing levels required within operating guidelines.
• Selects, upon recommendation, personnel for transfer, promotion, and special training to ensure most effective utilization of individual skills and development.
• 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 and submits reports weekly to Associate Executive Director. Works with Household/Neighborhood clinical leaders daily on clinical practice being conducted.
• Ensures clinical practice is being performed through established routines and in compliance with community procedures and governmental regulations.
• Meets with Health Services team members monthly. Develops and maintains good team building techniques in Health Services with nurses and Household/Neighborhood 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 Associate Executive Director.
• 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 with MDS Coordinator. 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, Pharmaceutical Committee, Infection Control Committee and Continuous Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement (QAPI).
• Works with Social Services, the community Coordinator Resident Services, residents, families, and nursing team members to coordinate a smooth transfer from independent living community into Health Services. Interviews and assesses all applicants for admissions into Health Services.
• Oversees all software programs utilized in Health Services.
• All other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• 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.
  
  

Education, Experience, Certification And Licensure Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a diploma or degree.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Virginia.
• CPR/AED certification required.
• 8 years of licensed nursing experience. Minimum of 4 years supervisory experience preferred.
  
  

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 and outside to effectively make rounds daily throughout the facility and to respond to problems and emergencies.
• Universal staffing, holiday, inclement weather, and a flexible work schedule are required in health services to meet the needs of the job.
  
  

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Benefits

• Double Time when working designated holidays Holiday Pay - Double Pay
• PTO with a Cash Out option available
• 8 Federal Holidays, including Martin Luther King Day and Juneteenth
• One Paid Personal Day per year
• Free parking available
• 6% Retirement Matching 403(b)
• PayActiv – Cash advance on your paycheck available
• Employee Assistance Program – LifeSolutions EPA
• Full Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance options are available for individuals or families
• Zero cost to team members: $50,000 term life insurance policy
• Short-term Disability Insurance available
• Immunizations available
• Tuition Assistance Program available
• Team Member referral bonus available
• EVEN MORE BENEFITS AVALIBLE Depending on location.
  
  

Company Description

A Top Richmond Workplace Winner for the 7th Year in a row! At Hermitage Richmond our team members are dedicated to creating a community where age does not define the person. Our mission of Enriching Life’s Journey guides our team in delivering service that focus on autonomy and self-direction, whether that is done in our residents’ apartments, assisted living, memory support or nursing residences. Our values of Culture, Stewardship, Partnership, Diversity, Hospitality and Quality form a framework for everything we do. If you possess strong professional skills and a desire to serve others by promoting person centered services in a team environment, we invite you to continue with this job application.

Vaccination Requirement

Employees hired for this position will be required to follow Pinnacle Living’s company-wide policies of being or becoming fully vaccinated against the annual flu, each subject to potential accommodation for medical reasons or religious beliefs.