Professor - Nursing jobs in Baltimore, MD

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We seek a visionary, experienced Director of Nursing to lead our nursing staff. The Director of Nursing will oversee all aspects of the long-term care facility including providing leadership, project management, analysis, and recommendations for improvements within the home. Must be willing to work long hours on-call and travel as needed. Must work well with a wide variety of people, including residents with dementia and Alzheimer's.

Responsibilities:

• Attend conferences and continuing education seminars.
• Integrate new technology in the workplace.
• Participate in admissions decisions.
• Evaluate all nursing personnel and implement discipline according to operational policies.
• Participate in QAPI and facility assessment as needed.
• Facilitates, serves, attends, or participates in various committees as appointed.
• Ensures delivery of compassionate quality care and nursing supervision as evidenced by adequate staff coverage on the units, general cleanliness, and maintaining optimal resident functions.
• Collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary team, physicians, consultants, and community agencies to identify and resolve issues and improve the quality of services.
• Oversees nursing schedules to ensure resident needs and regulatory and budget standards are met.
• Participates in the recruitment, hiring, and termination of nursing personnel.
• Performs rounds to observe residents and ensure nursing needs are being met.
• Conducts observations of nursing care and supervises the development of in-service education to ensure nursing staff is competent in current knowledge and skills.
• Promotes teamwork, mutual respect, and effective communication.
• Monitors assist and implement the infection control program in accordance with current infection control guidelines to prevent the development and transmission of disease and infection.
• Participates in budget development for the nursing department, medical, nursing, and central supplies.
• Assists in the preparation of inspection surveys, including staff in-services on survey processes, and participation in mock surveys as indicated.
• Participates in the facility’s plan of correction response to an inspection survey and implements any follow-up required for nursing allegations.
• Communicates directly with residents, medical and nursing staff, family members, department heads, and members of the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and services and respond to and resolve complaints and concerns.
• Oversees resident incidents and concerns daily to identify any unusual occurrences and reports them promptly to the Administrator and/or state agency for appropriate action.
• Monitors for allegations of potential abuse or neglect, or misappropriation of resident property and participates in the investigative process.
• Promotes safe work practices, safety rules, and accident prevention procedures to prevent employee injury and illness.
• May provide direct nursing care as necessary.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Physical setting:

• Long term care
• Nursing home
• Rehabilitation center

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Supervising experience: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RN (Required)

Work Location: In person