Director of Nursing

Job Title: Director of Nursing (DON)

Department: Nursing

Reports to: Executive Director

FLSA Status: Exempt

Revised: February 2019

JOB SUMMARY

The Director of Nursing (DON) is responsible for leading, planning, organizing, staffing, directing, analyzing and evaluating the nursing services of the department, as well as supervising members of the nursing team and others as assigned, in order to provide effective nursing services that meet practice and quality standards. Provides or delegates nursing and related services. The Director of Nursing may be asked to assume the charge responsibilities for the facility in the absence of the Administrator/Manager. This position may require additional hours of work on evenings and weekends outside of their normal schedule and be on-call for consultation when emergent issues arise in order to insure the safety and proper care of all residents.

KEY RESULT AREAS/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

• Provide administrative and clinical leadership for nursing staff to promote the delivery of quality care. Maintain knowledge base of current standards of nursing practice. Develop and revise nursing policies and procedures. Implements care as planned. Provide or delegates provision of health related services.
• Support and facilitate whole person, resident/client directed care and services. Work to align training and services to Benedictine Standards and protocols.
• Develop, revise, monitor and implement the department budget to promote appropriate utilization of resources. Oversee and adjust the staffing hours based on acuity, census, and established staffing patterns. Negotiate with third party payers for appropriate service plans.
• Direct the hiring evaluation, counseling, and termination of nursing department employees, including coaching staff that are participating in a succession development plan and adhering to affirmative action requirements.
• Ensure that a clinical staff development program is in place to meet regulatory clinical and staff needs.
• Foster a culture of quality assurance performance improvement (QAPI). Develop, implement, and evaluate the nursing department quality assurance program. This includes resident/client, family and staff satisfaction; safety and risk management; clinical quality measures and strategic planning.
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures to promote compliance with all regulations and nursing standards. Stay current with upcoming regulatory changes.
• Partner with other departments, and residents/families. Serve as a liaison with Benedictine, community groups, third party payers, vendors, general public, and other health care providers. Notify facility or corporate medical director when indicated.
• Attend Benedictine director of nursing events.
• Lead the clinical department(s) utilizing the components of Relationship Based Care.
• Promote the Benedictine Mission and Core Values of Hospitality, Stewardship, Respect and Justice by bringing the Mission and Core Values into the day-to-day activities of the company.
• Perform other duties, tasks and/or projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse, which must be in good standing
• CPR certified
• Two (2) years of RN experience with at least one (1) year in long term care, home care, or related area

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED

• Nursing management experience; ADON or Clinical Manager preferred for Skilled Nursing Facility
• Participation in professional organizations

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must have excellent interpersonal skills that promote effective communication with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, and the general public.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
• Must be knowledgeable on applicable rules and regulations.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions.
• Must be able to plan, implement, evaluate, delegate, and collaborate effectively.
• Must have critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively prioritize multiple responsibilities.

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

Direct supervision and indirect supervision of licensed and unlicensed personnel, depending on the organizational structure.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB

See attached Description of Physical Demands for this position.

I have read the above Job Description and have had my questions answered. I understand that the physical requirements listed in my job description are part of the essential functions of the position which I have been offered. If I am unable to perform any of these requirements, now or at any time during my employment, I will contact Human Resources to request a reasonable accommodation.

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Description of

Physical Demands

Job Title: Director of Nursing (DON)

Department: Nursing

CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX FOR EACH OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS TO BEST DESCRIBE THE EXTENT OF THE SPECIFIC ACTIVITY PERFORMED BY THE STAFF MEMBERS IN THIS POSITION

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

On-the-job time is spent in the following activities. Show the amount of time by checking the appropriate boxes below.

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Use hands to finger, handle or feel:

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Push/Pull:

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Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl:

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Reach with hands and arms:

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Taste or smell:

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This job requires that weight be lifted or force be exerted. Show how much and how often by checking the appropriate boxes below.

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Up to 10 pounds:

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This job has special vision requirements. Check all that apply.

☒ Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)

☒ Distance Vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)

☒ Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)

☒ Peripheral Vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)

☒ Depth Perception (three-dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)

☒ Ability to Adjust Focus (ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

☐ No Special Vision Requirements

Specific demands not listed:

Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job requires exposure to the following environmental conditions. Show the amount of time by checking the appropriate boxes below.

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Wet, humid conditions (non-weather):

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Work near moving mechanical parts:

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Fumes or airborne particles:

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Toxic or caustic chemicals:

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Outdoor weather conditions:

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Extreme cold (non-weather):

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Extreme heat (non-weather):

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Risk of electric shock:

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Work with explosives:

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Risk of radiation:

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Vibration:

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The typical noise level for the work environment is:

Check all that apply:

☐ Very Quiet ☐ Loud Noise

☐ Quiet ☐ Very Loud Noise

☒ Moderate Noise

Hearing:

☒ Ability to hear alarms on equipment

☒ Ability to hear client call

☒ Ability to hear instructions from physician/department staff

REPETITIVE MOTION ACTIONS

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Repetitive use of foot control

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B. Left only

C. Both

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Repetitive use of hands

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Grasping; simple/light

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Grasping; firm/heavy

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Fine Dexterity

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $42.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Crookston, MN 56716: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Directors of Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
• Supervising experience: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RN (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $42 - $0