Director of Nursing, RN

Eventide Crete in Crete, NE is currently seeking a Director of Nursing to oversee the day-to-day nursing operations of the skilled nursing facility.

The Director of Nursing ensures that the highest degree of quality care is provided to all residents/tenants of Eventide under the direction and through the coordination of Nursing, Social Services, Admissions, Activities, Housekeeping, and Infection Control.

Ideal Candidate

• Must have an active NE RN license or be able to obtain upon hire
• Long Term Care experience preferred but not required
• Previous experience as a supervisor/manager a plus

Essential Job Duties

Administration

• Plans, develops, organizes, evaluates, and directs the nursing department, as well as its programs and activities in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines.
• Evaluates current procedures and practices and develops and implements alternative care methods designed to improve the delivery of resident care including admissions, nursing, social services, activities, and infection control processes.
• Coordinates with Executive Director to ensure the completion of the Plan of Correction for survey deficiencies for departments during inspections and provides a written copy of the Plan to the Chief Operating Officer as needed.
• Determines and ensures adequate levels of nursing personnel needed to meet staffing requirements.
• Ensures that documentation is reviewed in a time frame consistent with state and federal regulations.
• Assists in the budgeting processes including analysis of costs, operations, and forecasting data to determine progress toward stated goals and objectives.
• Prepares reports and records on department operations as needed.
• Rotates nursing call responsibilities for designated campuses as needed.
• Performs periodic review and coding of pharmacy and nursing invoices.

Direct Care

• Directs and coordinates individualized care plans for Eventide’s residents/tenants through chart review and is responsible for the accuracy of nursing care records.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to ensure accuracy of status of resident’s progress and identifies changes in condition to implement appropriate interventions.
• Establishes and evaluates standards of resident care. Develops appropriate programs to identify developmental and educational needs of the staff.
• Assists Managers/Coordinators in monitoring Medicare information on residents and assists in determining Medicare eligibility of residents/tenants as needed.
• Ensures a comprehensive plan of care is established and implemented for each resident.
• Makes the final decision on resident/tenant admissions and resident moves in conjunction with the Social Services Director or Social Worker.
• Ensures that appropriate discharge and transfer planning is conducted for residents.
• Performs direct nursing care as necessary for training or staffing purposes.
• Monitors nursing staff to ensure they are following established safety regulations in the use of equipment and supplies.
• Ensures that nursing areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner.

Leadership

• Makes daily rounds of the nursing department to ensure that all staff are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards.
• Attends meetings, chairs designated committees as requested, and provides resident information to committees as appropriate.
• Reviews achievements and discusses required changes in goals and objectives with interdisciplinary team.
• Builds and maintains relationships with families and residents. Assists with problem solving when necessary.
• Remains visible within the community and represents the facility at various community functions as needed.
• Maintains a good working relationship with the medical profession and other health-related facilities and organizations through formal working and transfer agreements.
• Interviews and hires Resident Care positions for the department as necessary.
• Assumes responsibility for job performance appraisals of designated staff.
• Counsels, disciplines, and terminates employees as needed and ensures that thorough documentation is completed. Will consult with Executive Director and Human Resources Director throughout these processes.
• Acts on behalf of Administrator during his/her absence as necessary.
• Attends and participates in workshops, seminars, etc. to keep current on changes in the long-term care field and maintains a current licensure status.
• Will rotate weekend and weekly on call responsibilities and provide leadership to direct care staff.

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