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JOB SUMMARY
The primary purpose of the DON in planning, organizing, and directing the day-to-day functions of the Nursing department is to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times, as directed by the Administrator.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Every effort has been made to make your job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the position.
Benefits
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Life Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Accident Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
On-Demand Pay Option
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Tuition Reimbursement Program
JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Will report to the Administrator
Planning, developing, organizing, implementing policies and procedures in accordance with all governing rules
Planning, developing, organizing, implementing the day-to-day functions of the nursing department in accordance with all governing rules
Oversee nursing education
Ensure in-service training in the following areas for all CNAs on a monthly basis:
Catheter Care
Pericare
Infection Control
Oral care and hygiene
Oxygen Application
Safe transfers
Ensure Return Demonstrations for CNAs:
Pericare upon orientation, quarterly, and as needed
Catheter care upon orientation, quarterly, and as needed
Hand washing upon orientation, quarterly, and as needed
Ensure in-service training in the following areas for all Nurses on a quarterly basis:
Infection Control
Oral care and hygiene
Oxygen Administration
Medication Pass and proper documentation
Mantoux Testing
General nursing issues
Ensure Return Demonstrations for Nurses:
Mantoux testing – semi-annually
Medication Pass – semi-annually
Ensure reference material at nursing station is current
Make written/oral reports and recommendations to the Administrator
Ensure all nursing personnel are following their job descriptions
Develop, maintain, and implement QA program for the nursing department
Coordinate nursing services portion of resident discharge plan
DOCUMENTATION
Chart Audits
Ensure Nurse Managers complete 72-hour admission chart audits
Complete 72-hour admission chart audits in ADON’s absence
Ensure quarterly chart audits are complete and accurate
Review discharge records
Wound Prevention and Treatment
Ensure documentation is accurate and current
Ensure comprehensive assessments and Braiden scales are up to date
Ensure treatments are completed
Lab Reports
Ensure physician is notified
Ensure nurse notes and new orders are documented and followed
PT/INR Reports
Ensure reports are logged and followed up on
OTHER DOCUMENTATION MONITORING
Infection/Isolation
Change of condition
Review nursing notes for accuracy
Incident and accident reviews and prevention
QA involvement
State reporting coordination
Policy updates
Monitor documentation protocols
ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
Complete medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, and charting
Serve on committees (Infection Control, QA, Safety, etc.)
Attend Care Plan meetings as needed
Participate in weekend admin and supervisory on-call schedule
STAFFING & PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
Determine and maintain nursing staffing needs
Recruit and select nursing personnel
Ensure proper nurse/CNA coverage on all shifts
Oversee staff scheduling
Complete performance evaluations
Make daily rounds
Monitor absenteeism, tardiness, and overtime
Administer fair disciplinary actions
RESIDENT INTERACTION
Participate in admission decisions
Coordinate special resident needs with Admissions Director
Greet new admissions
Make rounds with doctors as needed
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & COMPLIANCE
Attend continuing education programs and maintain licensure
Ensure staff follow safety protocols
Maintain clean, safe work areas
Enforce departmental policies and dress codes
Maintain adequate medication and supply stock
Protect resident confidentiality
Coordinate resident programs
Any other duties assigned by the Administrator
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Location:
Chicago

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