The Director of Nursing in Training or DIT is a program offered by Regency Integrated Health Services that provides on-the-job training while employed as a Registered Nurse and/ or a DON in Training position. DON's in Training work under the direction of a Director of Nursing in a skilled nursing facility. DON's in Training will be precepted regarding skills for resident quality care that promotes the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychological well-being of each resident as determined by resident assessments and individual plans of care.
Responsible for interdisciplinary involvement in the development of plans of care to meet each resident's needs
Oversee/direct/coordinate nursing staff to provide proper resident care consistent with standard nursing practices
Keep current with the changes in all regulations related to resident care
Communicate with attending physician and medical director regarding resident care issues as needed
Assure provision of appropriate medication, treatments and nursing services according to care plans and physician's instructions
Assure compliance with state/federal regulations and company standards
Perform direct care/procedures when needed; such may include procedures for which the staff is not qualified or licensed to perform
Develop and verify the implementation of POCs
Attend QAPI meetings
Review any/all regulatory reports (2567, Quality Monitoring reports, Quality Measures, etc.)
Review resident clinical records
Review facility reports (facility QA reports and 5 Star reports, etc.)
Review consultant reports and provide feedback on any POC
Communicate and coordinate with physicians, discharge planners or appropriate facility representatives from health care facilities regarding resident admissions, transfers, and discharges as needed
Communicate and supervise nursing personnel with respect to professional conduct and counsel employees about job performance as needed
Provide training to the pertinent facility staff
Use diplomacy but firmness in settling any disputes, complaints, etc. concerning nursing personnel or residents or families in conjunction with the Administrator
| Location | Port Lavaca, TX |