What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Nursing position at Poplar Run?
Director of Nursing Position Available:
StoneRidge Retirement Living Communities, a leading non-profit Christian Retirement Community, has an extraordinary opportunity at its Poplar Run facility for an experienced Director of Nursing.
We offer an outstanding benefits package including 100% company paid employee medical benefits for full-time positions, a 401k retirement plan, and a competitive wage structure.
Job Summary:
The Director of Nursing is responsible for the performance of the nursing staff, develops and implements budgets for the department, and works with the Medical Director and other health care providers to ensure quality resident care.
Major Responsibilities, Duties, Functions, and Tasks of the Position:
StoneRidge Retirement Living Communities, a leading non-profit Christian Retirement Community, has an extraordinary opportunity at its Poplar Run facility for an experienced Director of Nursing.
We offer an outstanding benefits package including 100% company paid employee medical benefits for full-time positions, a 401k retirement plan, and a competitive wage structure.
Job Summary:
The Director of Nursing is responsible for the performance of the nursing staff, develops and implements budgets for the department, and works with the Medical Director and other health care providers to ensure quality resident care.
Major Responsibilities, Duties, Functions, and Tasks of the Position:
- Maintain a working knowledge and compliance with facility and departmental policy and procedures to include, but not limited to: Team Member Handbook, MSDS, corporate compliance, HIPPA, and disaster preparedness
- Participate in the planning, implementation, and management of the labor, operational and capital budgets of those departments under the direct supervision of the position
- Be knowledgeable and have a working understanding of the Federal, State, and local regulations that govern the department
- Assist with regulatory inspections of the facility
- Hire, supervise, discipline, lead, and motivate department Team Members
- Manages Team Members work assignments using the department master schedules
- Orient new Team Members to departmental responsibilities
- Have a working knowledge of supervised Team Members duties and maintain a system to ensure proper evaluations can be completed
- Must be able to mediate and resolve problems
- Ensure proper utilization of labor within the department using software and reports provided
- Oversee department payroll and timecard approval
- Scheduling
- Maintain accurate, legible, and concise records
- Maintain compliance with facility policy and procedures relevant to both departmental specific and team member established guidelines
- Must be willing to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the resident and Team Members as a condition of employment
- Must be calm and collected when responding to emergency matters
- Attends all facility meetings, as assigned or requested by Sr. Management or Sr. Leadership
- Develop and promote, through various initiatives, the strategic goals of the organization and department
- Foster communication within the community to create an environment of transparency
- Assist in the development, implementation, and enforcement of policies and procedures that are necessary to successfully manage resident care and foster exceptional team member relationships
- Promotes and maintains a positive relationship with the medical community
- Handles complaints from families
- Attends conferences, seminars, programs and obtains CEU’s for license requirements or to enhance individual knowledge of the industry, based on budgetary approval
- Identifies , participates and communicates opportunities for performance/process improvement to the Executive Director
- Participates in performance improvement as needed
- Perform responsibilities in accordance with the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing Standards of Nursing Conduct
- Manage, supervise, and coordinate the delivery of care to residents, including labor and operational budgets, that meet the resident’s needs while ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local guidelines and regulations
- Continuously demonstrate through active involvement in nursing leadership the promotion and education of teamwork, assessment, and critical thinking skills
- Promote daily communication to enable team members to function and perform at their highest level
- Promote customer service initiatives throughout the nursing department and organization to support continuous quality improvement
- Maintain reports for monthly meetings including, but not limited to, Wound, Weight and Restorative.
- Organize, manage, and participate in departmental strategic planning initiatives.
- Devise care strategies, interventions and initiatives to improve resident outcomes.
- Write, review and revise department policies and procedures in consultation with the Medical Director and Executive Director
- Perform the responsibilities of the RN, LPN, or CNA, as needed
- Immediately report resident related care concerns about treatment or abuse to the Department Supervisor as well as the Executive Director of the facility
- Interact with Team Members, Residents, and Guests in a courteous and professional manner
- Be accountable for all information in the Team Member Handbook
- Maintain confidentiality of resident, Team Member, family and facility information
- Understand and upholds Resident Rights
- Follow each Residents Plan of Care
- Follow oral and written instructions for all duties assigned and performed in an effective, timely and professional manner
- Complete assigned tasks in accordance with organization, facility, and department procedures
- Demonstrate the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Use supplies in an efficient and cost effective manner
- Ensure equipment is treated with proper care and is used only for the purposes and in accordance for which it was designed to be used for
- Follow facility reporting guidelines for any equipment that is not functioning properly or is need of repair
- Use Infection control practices, including Standard Precautions, to prevent the spread of diseases
- Maintain cleanliness of work area
- Perform preventative and corrective maintenance tasks, as directed
- Complete all documentation per facility protocol and Standards of Practice
- Follow all IT protocols, including submission of Sysaids, for all technology related issues
- Answer call bells and assist as able:
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