Director of Nursing

Position Summary: 

Plan and direct all day-to-day functions of the skilled nursing unit in accordance with applicable community, federal, state, and local standards to promote that the highest degree of quality care is provided to its residents.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Plans, develops, organizes, implements, and evaluates the skilled nursing unit programs/activities. 

• Assists with the development the skilled nursing unit’s organizational structure. 

• Interprets the skilled nursing unit’s standards and guidelines to team members, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, etc. as required and ensures they are followed. 

• Represents the skilled nursing unit both internally and to the public including governmental agencies, third party payers, and the general population. Works harmoniously with the community’s other department managers concerning level of care transitions and general communication as well as all other interactions that promote an efficient and effective overall community operation. 

• Assists with the development and administration of the skilled nursing unit’s overall budget process such that accurate forecasting of expenses and cost control result. Ensures that adequate financial records and reports are prepared and submitted to administration, as required. 

• Ensures that an adequate number of appropriately trained professional and auxiliary personnel are on duty at all times to meet the needs of the residents. 

• Maintains an excellent working relationship with the local medical profession and other health related organizations through formal working and transfer agreements. 

• Abides by established policies including maintaining confidentiality as appropriate. 

• Attends in-service training and department meetings. 

• Dependable and able to meet schedule requirements (attendance and punctuality) with no restrictions.

• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervises all members of the skilled nursing unit department including coordinating and approving time off, conducting performance evaluations, counseling, and directing and managing the workflow for the department

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Educational Requirements and Experience: 

• Bachelors’ degree from an accredited college/university in health care/business administration or related field

• Previous experience in supervising a retirement community of long-term care facility

• Must meet state requirements for and be licensed as a health-care center administrator or in the process of obtaining this license.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Language Ability:

o Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally, speaking the primary language of the residents.

o Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  

o Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

• Mathematical Skills:

o Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. 

• Cognitive Demands:

o Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. 

o Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

• Computer Skills:

o Ability to use Microsoft Windows, including Outlook, Word and Excel. 

o Ability to use the Internet. 

• Competencies:

o Must demonstrate an interest in working with a senior population.

o Manages people effectively by taking responsibility for subordinates' activities; Makes his or herself available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Improves processes, products and services.

o Provides leadership by exhibiting confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well.

o Interacts with guests, residents and staff in a courteous and friendly manner. 

o Responds promptly to resident needs.

o Supports organization's goals and values. 

Environmental Adaptability:

• Works primarily indoors.

• Possible exposure to high heat and cold temperatures.

• Possible exposure to unpleasant odors.

• Possible exposure to chemicals as identified in the MSDS Manual.

• Continuous exposure to residents who are ill, confused, irritable and irrational.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the team member is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell. The team member is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The team member must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Acknowledgement: 

I have carefully read and understand the contents of this position description. I understand the responsibilities, requirements and duties expected of me. I understand that this is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the position. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, Cedarbrook Senior Living reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the position or to require that additional or different tasks be performed as directed by Cedarbrook Senior Living.

I understand that I may be required to work overtime, different shifts or hours outside the normally defined workday or workweek. I also understand that this position description does not constitute a contract of employment nor alter my status as an at-will employee. I have the right to terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, and Cedarbrook Cedar Living has a similar right.