Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION – Director of Nursing

Summary: Will report to and be supervised by Administrator of Residential Facility or their designee. This is a full time position. Generally, this is a day shift, Monday through Friday position, with on call after hours and weekends as needed to fulfill all DON responsibilities.

Objective: Will be responsible for overall nursing care in facility and supervision of nursing staff.

Qualifications:

• Licensed Practical Nurse, licensed in the State of Indiana and in good standing with the State Licensing Bureau.
• Supervisory experience, preferably in a residential or long term care setting
• Experience in working in a residential setting
• In good physical condition, able to perform emergency nursing care to residents, staff or visitors (must be able to lift, run, give CPR)

Job Task List:

Staffing

• Daily Staffing
• Monthly Scheduling
• Recruit new staff
• Assure TB tests are compliant

Supervision of Nursing Staff

• Screen prospective nursing staff according to state regulations and company policy.
• Be responsible for the hiring, supervising, counseling and retention of nursing staff, while following company staffing guidelines.
• Assure nursing staff certifications and annual TB tests are current.
• Schedule nursing staff according to staffing budget and the current needs of the residents.

Resident Services

• Pre-admission assessment of new residents
• Admission paperwork for new residents
• Prepare charts for new residents
• Initial nursing Assessment, then monthly assessments on each resident to assure we are meeting their needs at all times.
• Lead the development of each resident’s service plan in cooperation with the physician, Dietary, Activities, the residents and the responsible parties.
• Update service plan every 6 months
• Hold service plan meetings with families and residents
• Assure changes in condition (physical, mental and psychosocial) and effects of medications are reported to families and physicians
• Provide for administration of medications, and supervision of residents who self administer medications
• Assure resident rights are protected
• Assure each resident’s clinical record is maintained according to state regulations and company policy.
• Give all injectables to residents.
• Authorize all PRN’s given by a QMA.
• Supervise nursing care of residential care facility
• Assure all nursing practices are being followed for the benefit of all residents.

Administration

• Communicate with Administrator or their designee all unusual occurrences.
• Review nursing policies and procedures to assure they are meeting state regulations .
• Review nursing policies and procedures as needed, but at least annually with Administrator or their designee.
• Communicate with and work in cooperation with the Pharmacy Consultant according to state guidelines and company policy.
• Assist Administration in following and carrying out all state guidelines related to residential facilities.
• Assist with training and continuing education of staff as needed.
• Review the Infection Control Policies as needed but at least annually with the Administrator or their designee in order to assure State Infection Control Guidelines are being followed.
• Other duties as assigned by facility administration.

Characteristics/Skills

• Nursing Skills
• Leadership Skills
• Caring
• Mature
• Friendly
• Customer service oriented
• Nurturing
• Good communicator
• Empathetic-Sensitive
• Understanding
• Strong
• Organized
• Flexible
• Able to balance multiple tasks
• Able to prioritize

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Anderson, IN 46016: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Supervising experience: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RN or LPN (Required)

Work Location: One location

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