##LI-MJ1SR. Director of NursingSkilled Nursing FacilityUp to $130k based on experience! Summary/ObjectiveResponsible forthe planning, organization, direction, supervision and evaluation of all thenursing services provided in the center. The Sr. Director of Nursing may help to support the nursing functions,training, development, process improvement or other needed support of othercenters within the POD or another center as needed or assigned. Ensures nursing departmentcompliance with federal, state and local regulations and implementation of Centernursing core programs. Ensuresmaintenance of records and reports concerning resident care. Ensures the orientation and training ofnursing services personnel. Manages theNursing department within budget. Follows all Center policies and procedures.EssentialFunctionsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individualswith disabilities to perform the essential functions. Directs,plans, organizes, directs, supervises, and evaluates all nursing servicesprovided in the center to achieve desired clinical and financial outcomesEnsures that center is in compliance with all regulatory requirements and center standardsEnsuresphysicians make visits as requiredEnsuresnecessary equipment, supplies, and staffing are available for the delivery ofthe prescribed resident/patient careCompletesrounds of the center at least daily to ensure compliance with all policies,procedures and regulationsEnsureseach resident's/resident's RAI/IPOC process is carried out on a timely basisResponsiblefor recruitment, training, supervision, scheduling, and personnel issues in thenursing department. Ensures themaintenance of licensure status for all nursing employeesManagesthe nursing department budgetWorkswith regional personnel to continuously improve the quality of resident/patientcareCoordinatesInfection Control, Performance Improvement, and other concurrent reviewfunctions of the centerRepresentsthe center in various professional and community activities. Participates in marketing planning,activities, and evaluationTreatsall residents, visitors, and staff with courtesyEnsures nurses administer discipline fairly and according to the handbookEnsures nurses prepare the written evaluations as requiredComplies with laws and regulations applicable to position and act in accordance with Center's Compliance ProgramAttends and participates in in-service training, performance improvement ("PI") committees and other meetings as scheduled and directedEnsures customer service standardsfor the nursing departmentSafetyKnows and follows center rulesFollows center dress and hygiene policiesDemonstrates proper use of equipment. Reports equipment needs or repairsFollows center smoking policiesReports and documents any incidents or accidents of residents, staff or visitors to the appropriate center personnelReports all hazardous conditions/equipment to SupervisorPerforms duties, which may include transportation of residents, as assigned in Center Disaster PlanUses required protective equipmentFollows infection control standards, policies and procedures Resident Rights Knows Resident Rights. Helps the residents/patients exercise and/or protect their rightsReports resident/patient complaints to managementMaintains confidentiality of resident/patient informationHIPAA Follows and adheres to Center's policies and procedures implementing HIPAA requirements for the privacy and security of protected health informationUses and/or discloses only minimum amount of Protected Health Information necessary to complete assigned tasks Reports all suspected violation of company's HIPAA policies or procedures to Center Privacy Designee SupervisoryResponsibility This position manages employees of the department and isresponsible for the performance management and hiring of the employees withinthat department. Work Environment/PhysicalRequirementsThe responsibilities of this position involve significant physical activitiesincluding standing, lifting (up to 50 pounds unassisted), bending, stooping,pushing, pulling and twisting. Allemployees of nursing homes may be required to provide lifting and transferassistance to residents. Lifting and/ortransferring some residents will require use of a lifting device and /orassistance of other staff.RequiredEducation and ExperienceCurrent RN license with the stateAt least 3 years of demonstrated success inNursing leadership positionMust have and maintain current CPRcertificationMusthave good financial and management skills. Must be able to adapt to a flexiblework schedule and occasional overnight travel. Ability to relate positively,effectively and appropriately with residents, families, community members,volunteers and other center staff. Possess special interest in, and a positive attitude about, working withlong-term care residents and the elderly. Ability to read, write, speak andunderstand English. Meets all health requirements, as required by law. Demonstrates basic computer knowledge andability with an aptitude to learn company applicationsComputer proficiency with MicrosoftproductsPreferred Education and ExperienceRequired a minimum of 2 or moreyears of experience as a Director of Nursing in Post-Acute Care settingExperience in a fast-pacedenvironment Skills,Knowledge and AbilitiesMusthave good financial and management skills. Must be able to adapt to a flexiblework schedule and occasional overnight travel. Ability to relate positively,effectively and appropriately with residents, families, community members,volunteers and other center staff. Possess special interest in, and a positive attitude about, working withlong-term care residents and the elderly. Ability to read, write, speak andunderstand English. Meets all health requirements, as required by law. Demonstrates basic computer knowledge andability with an aptitude to learn company applications. Microsoft Officeversion 1997, 2000 or XP, MS Word, MS Access, MS Excel, E-mail, Outlook,Internet Explorer. OtherDuties Please note this job description is not designed to cover orcontain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities thatare required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities andactivities may change at any time with or without notice. Benefits: Weoffer a comprehensive benefit packages which includes: Healthinsurance for full-time employees starting the first of the month following 30days of employmentDentaland vision insurance for full and part-time staff401(K)Program for full and part-time staff6paid holidays plus one floating holiday for full-time staffCompanypaid life insurance for full-time staffVoluntarylife and disability insurance for full-time staff