Director of Nursing
Company: Provision Living Associates, LLC
Location: Saint Joseph
Posted on: June 23, 2022
Job Description:
Description:DIRECTOR OF NURSINGJob Title: Director of NursingJob
Status: Full TimeReports To: Executive Director
- New Build for 2022!
- Great Benefits!Position Summary:As the Director of Nursing
(DON), reporting directly to the Executive Director, you ensure the
provision of quality nursing care in accordance with State and
Local regulations while leading the nursing team to provide a
top-notch experience to all residents. This role acts as the
Director in the community in the absence of the Executive
Director.Essential Duties:
- Oversee the delivery of care to residents to ensure that
emotional, physical, psychological and safety needs are met
- Oversee and be responsible for the delivery of quality care and
services to our residents in compliance with the regulations
- Administer medications and/or treatments for all residents,
adhering to facility policies and procedures
- Manage the caregiver staff
- Hire and train employees
- Ensure all Nursing Staff strictly adheres to all medical and
communication logs, policies and procedures
- Perform management and administrative duties in the absence of
the Executive Director
- Act as first responder to resident emergency response
system
- Oversee and implement infection control, pharmaceutical, all
policies and procedures, and assures that committee recommendations
are carried out
- Function as a liaison between the residents, their families,
staff and the public
- Assess potential residents for assisted living, independent
living, and memory care regarding the care level and the
appropriate placement
- Develop and implement nursing service objectives
- Maintain a safe work environment through the prevention of
accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of
safe working practices
- Maintain annual budget with conjunction of the Executive
Director
- Maintain current knowledge of scope of practice for self and
staff members, and recognize legal implications when making nursing
judgments/decisions
- Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements:Qualifications:
- Requires three (3) years of nursing experience in a senior care
community with proven leadership and organizational skills,
licensed Practical nurse or Registered Nurse required
- Demonstrated compliance with State and Local regulations as
well as professional standards and practices
- Possess a general knowledge of laws and restrictions regarding
Assisted Living, Memory Care and Independent Living (where
applicable), as well as a solid understanding of opportunities and
limits of other levels of care within senior living
- Great communication and interpersonal skills are required,
along with the heart and passion to work with older adults, and
providing the best care possible
- Proven experience in staffing, leading, developing and
retaining a strong Resident Care Team
- Demonstrates excellent observation, assessment and nursing
judgment
- Exhibit and promote a high level of customer service,
hospitality, curiosity and friendliness towards all residents,
visitors, associates and the overall community
- Ability to remain calm in stressful situations, to be flexible,
to work well with many interruptions and have skill in
multi-tasking
- Must have respect for the principles of resident rights and
confidentiality
- Proficiency in Internet Explorer, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft
Excel and Microsoft Word applications.Education and/or Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
- Accredited RN degree, preferred
- Accredited LPN degree, required
- Applicable State licensure, requiredPhysical Demands:Must be
able to lift/move up to 50lbs, bend, maintain stationary position,
move freely, operate equipment, ascend/descend freely, and position
self to reach equipment above or below normal standing
height.Benefits & Compensation:We offer a competitive compensation
and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental,
vision, 401k, employee assistance program, and employer paid basic
life and AD&D insurance.EEO/AA
Keywords: Provision Living Associates, LLC, South Bend , Director of Nursing, Executive , Saint Joseph, Indiana
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