Director of Nursing

JOB PURPOSE\:

Plan, organize, develop and direct the overall operation of our Nursing Services Department in accordance with current federal, state and local regulations governing our retirement center, and as

may be directed by the Administrator and the Medical Director, to provide professional nursing care

to each resident.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES\:

1. Develops and maintains nursing policies and procedures that reflect current standards of nursing care.

2. Communicates and interprets policies and procedures to nursing staff.

3. Monitors practice for effective implementation.

4. Monitors infection control in order to provide a safe, sanitary and comfortable environment and to prevent the development and transmission of disease or infection.

5. Conducts staff training and monitors performance particularly in proper hand washing and universal precautions.

6. Oversees Safety Committee and monitors workplace safety in the facility including hazard communication, occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens and required record keeping of occupational illnesses and injuries.

7. Maintains Material Data Safety Data Sheets and exposure control plan for blood borne pathogens readily accessible to all staff.

8. Conducts fire drills for staff and Residents.

9. Coordinates Hepatitis B Vaccine program.

10. Coordinates Tuberculin testing program for staff.

11. Maintains confidentiality of employee medical records.

12. Conducts orientation program for new nursing employees including general orientation to facility, policies, procedures, philosophy of care and regulations that govern retirement facilities.

13. Develops and conducts health related in-service education programs for staff.

14. Conveys information to nursing staff and assists in preparation for admission of new Residents.

15. Maintains and orders supplies for nursing office.

16. Develops and posts work schedules for nursing staff.

17. Supervises private duty Certified Nursing Assistance and companions.

18. Develops and oversees health related seminars for Residents.

19. Assists in screening prospective admissions for appropriate level of care.

20. Maintains daily log to keep lines of communication open between nurses.

21. Knowledge of location and use of emergency equipment.

22. Knowledge of signs and symptoms of medical emergencies and proper response.

23. Knowledge of operation of glucose monitoring devices, calibration, and cleaning.

24. Knowledge of equipment to monitor vital signs.

25. Knowledge of signs and symptoms of illness or accidents and proper response.

26. Knowledge of medications in order to assist Residents with compliance (setting up medication boxes, charting, ordering, delivery, overseeing, monitoring).

27. Administration and documentation of injectable medication (insulin, B12, etc.)

28. Use and delivery of topical treatment applications (eye, ear, nose, etc.).

29. Knowledge of procedure for ordering and receiving drugs from pharmacy.

30. Knowledge of ordering and use of OTC drugs.

31. Delivery of treatments (enemas, dressing changes, nebulizers, etc.).

32. Knowledge of location and proper use of personal protective equipment (gloves, masks, gowns).

33. Knowledge of procedures and ability to determine Advance Directive status for Resident

34. Collection of lab specimens and interpreting result.

35. Knowledge of admission, discharge and transfer procedures.

36. Knowledge of procedures for sending a Resident to the hospital.

37. Assists Residents in making physician, physical therapy etc. appointments and arranging transportation.

38. Maintains effective lines of communication with attending physicians.

39. Knowledge of procedure to assemble and maintain Residents’ medical files.

40. Knowledge of documentation procedures including appropriate use of forms.

41. Knowledge to provide nutritional/health teaching as requested by physician or in your nursing judgment.

42. Knowledge to perform Nursing assessments on all new Residents and update as indicated

43. Knowledge of procedure to use accident and Workman’s Comp. forms, drug testing kits, etc

44. Maintains and updates Residents’ medical information cards kept on site to provide Information in case of after hours emergency.

45. Demonstrate competency in financial management, budgeting and allocation of resources for Health Services.

46. Demonstrates knowledge of and respect for the rights, dignity and individuality of each Resident in all interactions. Demonstrates competency in the protection and promotion of Resident rights.

47. Able to act as a role model for the entire community and staff.

48. Carries out all duties in accordance with the community’s mission and philosophy.

49. Knowledge of emergency and disaster procedures of the community. Able to locate nearest exit, to understand and respond to written or oral instruction in case of emergency.

50. Demonstrates respect for co-workers and responds to needs of Residents by complying with the community’s policies on attendance, punctuality and dress code. Able to arrive and begin work on time.

51. Able to respond to the community’s needs 24 hours a day/7 days a week. Inclement weather (snow, ice, storms, etc.), staff shortages and/or Residents private events and community events.

52. Ability to respond to change productively and to additional projects as assigned.

53. Ability to carry out essential functions of this job (with or without reasonable accommodation without posing specific, current risk of substantial harm to health and safety of self and others.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES\:

• Participate in center/agency surveys (Licensure / JCAHO) and any subsequently required reports.

• Attend and participate in continuing educational programs to keep abreast of changes in your field as well as to maintain current license/certification, as required.

• Attend and participate in mandatory in-services.

• Honor patients/residents’ rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights, including the right to wage complaints.

• Comply with corporate compliance program.

• Report job-related functions/tasks that involve occupational hazards including exposure to blood and body fluids and others as necessary.

• Follow established safety regulations, to include fire protection & prevention, smoking regulations, infection control, etc.

• Follow established safety procedures when performing tasks and/or working with equipment.

• Responsible for ensuring “Tenet Time” is presented and discussed with all partners prior to and following all shifts.

• Perform other related duties as necessary and as directed by supervisor.