##LI-MJ1 SR. Director of Nursing Skilled Nursing Facility Up to $130k based on experience! Summary/Objective Responsible for the planning, organization, direction, supervision and evaluation of all the nursing 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 other centers within the POD or another center as needed or assigned. Ensures nursing department compliance with federal, state and local regulations and implementation of Center nursing core programs. Ensures maintenance of records and reports concerning resident care. Ensures the orientation and training of nursing services personnel. Manages the Nursing department within budget. Follows all Center policies and procedures. Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Directs, plans, organizes, directs, supervises, and evaluates all nursing services provided in the center to achieve desired clinical and financial outcomes Ensures that center is in compliance with all regulatory requirements and center standards Ensures physicians make visits as required Ensures necessary equipment, supplies, and staffing are available for the delivery of the prescribed resident/patient care Completes rounds of the center at least daily to ensure compliance with all policies, procedures and regulations Ensures each residents/residents RAI/IPOC process is carried out on a timely basis Responsible for recruitment, training, supervision, scheduling, and personnel issues in the nursing department. Ensures the maintenance of licensure status for all nursing employees Manages the nursing department budget Works with regional personnel to continuously improve the quality of resident/patient care Coordinates Infection Control, Performance Improvement, and other concurrent review functions of the center Represents the center in various professional and community activities. Participates in marketing planning, activities, and evaluation Treats all residents, visitors, and staff with courtesy Ensures nurses administer discipline fairly and according to the handbook Ensures nurses prepare the written evaluations as required Complies with laws and regulations applicable to position and act in accordance with Centers Compliance Program Attends and participates in in-service training, performance improvement (PI) committees and other meetings as scheduled and directed Ensures customer service standards for the nursing department Safety Knows and follows center rules Follows center dress and hygiene policies Demonstrates proper use of equipment. Reports equipment needs or repairs Follows center smoking policies Reports and documents any incidents or accidents of residents, staff or visitors to the appropriate center personnel Reports all hazardous conditions/equipment to Supervisor Performs duties, which may include transportation of residents, as assigned in Center Disaster Plan Uses required protective equipment Follows infection control standards, policies and procedures Resident Rights Knows Resident Rights. Helps the residents/patients exercise and/or protect their rights Reports resident/patient complaints to management Maintains confidentiality of resident/patient information HIPAA Follows and adheres to Centers policies and procedures implementing HIPAA requirements for the privacy and security of protected health information Uses and/or discloses only minimum amount of Protected Health Information necessary to complete assigned tasks Reports all suspected violation of companys HIPAA policies or procedures to Center Privacy Designee Supervisory Responsibility This position manages employees of the department and is responsible for the performance management and hiring of the employees within that department. Work Environment/Physical Requirements The responsibilities of this position involve significant physical activities including standing, lifting (up to 50 pounds unassisted), bending, stooping, pushing, pulling and twisting. All employees of nursing homes may be required to provide lifting and transfer assistance to residents. Lifting and/or transferring some residents will require use of a lifting device and /or assistance of other staff. Required Education and Experience Current RN license with the state At least 3 years of demonstrated success in Nursing leadership position Must have and maintain current CPR certification Must have good financial and management skills. Must be able to adapt to a flexible work 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 with long-term care residents and the elderly. Ability to read, write, speak and understand English. Meets all health requirements, as required by law. Demonstrates basic computer knowledge and ability with an aptitude to learn company applications Computer proficiency with Microsoft products Preferred Education and Experience Required a minimum of 2 or more years of experience as a Director of Nursing in Post-Acute Care setting Experience in a fast-paced environment Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Must have good financial and management skills. Must be able to adapt to a flexible work 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 with long-term care residents and the elderly. Ability to read, write, speak and understand English. Meets all health requirements, as required by law. Demonstrates basic computer knowledge and ability with an aptitude to learn company applications. Microsoft Office version 1997, 2000 or XP, MS Word, MS Access, MS Excel, E-mail, Outlook, Internet Explorer. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefit packages which includes: Health insurance for full-time employees starting the first of the month following 30 days of employment Dental and vision insurance for full and part-time staff 401(K) Program for full and part-time staff 6 paid holidays plus one floating holiday for full-time staff Company paid life insurance for full-time staff Voluntary life and disability insurance for full-time staff #J-18808-Ljbffr