Director of Nursing

This position oversees the activities of all Nursing staff and is responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of these employees. This position carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Tennessee State Veterans’ Home Board polices and applicable state and federal laws. Supervisory responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

JOB DETAILS

• The DON is responsible for the overall clinical services provided 24 hours a day, seven days per week.
• Set resident care standards in accordance with accepted current standards of care to provide high quality care to residents.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for nursing care of residents.
• Assess, direct and supervise residents’ care needs and assist in the development of individualized plans of resident care to include making recommendations for special rehabilitation programs, family involvement and the physician’s plan of care for the resident.
• Responsible for development and implementation of nursing rehabilitation and restorative programs.
• Assess resident responses to medication and treatments and make appropriate recommendations for nursing action to be implemented.
• Conduct or participate in resident care conferences.
• Direct, evaluate and supervise all resident care and initiate corrective action as necessary.
• Conduct daily resident rounds and initiate corrective action and report problems to the Administrator as necessary.
• Analyze Quality Indicator reports, identify concerns and implement corrective action to improve resident care.
• Identify safety hazards and initiate corrective action. Responsible for analysis of resident incident and accident investigation reports to determine cause(s) and implement corrective action(s), when appropriate.
• Responsible for the development of nursing service objectives and performance standards of nursing practice for each category of nursing personnel.
• Direct and implement nursing service educational programs including, but not limited to, orientation and in-service for licensed and unlicensed nursing personnel.
• Conduct staff meetings with all shifts for purposes of planning, coordinating and implementing nursing service policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate consistent management of nursing service problems, emergency situations, and initiate “life-saving” measures in the absence of a physician.
• Responsible for nursing service compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
• Direct allocation of nursing service equipment and supplies within the facility and establish guidelines for efficient, economical utilization of supplies and equipment. Ensure availability of equipment for nursing personnel.
• Participate in committee meetings and function on committees as assigned.
• Communicate daily with nursing personnel providing clear, concise information as well as specific assignments.
• Consistently work cooperatively with administration, all facility staff, ancillary personnel and consultants

REQUIREMENTS

Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) and previous long-term care experience preferred; Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) and an equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Current valid Tennessee Nursing license as a Registered Professional Nurse in good standing.

At least two years of leadership experience in Long Term Care.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Professionalism - Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions
• Language Ability - Reads and interprets documents. Ability to write simple reports and correspondence Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; able to read and interpret written information
• Verbal Communication - Talks to others to convey information effectively
• English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
• Math Ability - Basic knowledge of arithmetic and their applications
• Reasoning Ability - Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple written or oral instructions
• Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology
• Quality Management - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes tasks correctly and on time
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; advises for additional resources
• Attendance/Punctuality - Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time
• Dependability - Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Desktop/Notebook computers
• MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Point Click Care nursing software.

BENEFITS

We offer a very competitive wage based on certified years of experience. Our benefits include:

• Competitive wages based on certified years of experience
• State of Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System – 100% Employer funded. Full-time employees vest after 5 years of service.
• State of Tennessee medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance, cancer and accident, disability, and long term care insurance
• ParTNers for Health Wellness Program
• Paid time off (vacation)
• Extended disability benefits (sick leave)
• Bereavement Leave
• Double pay for selected holidays worked
• Flexible spending accounts for child care and medical expenses
• Deferred Compensation (401(k) and 457)

WORK REMOTELY

• No

ABILITY TO RELOCATE

• Clarksville, TN 37042: Relocate before starting work (Required)

WORK LOCATION

• In person