Job Title: Director of Nursing Job Category: (Key Employee) Department/Group: Nursing Job Code: HS-02 Location: Health Service Position Type: Full Time Reports To: Administrator of Health Services Supervises: All Health Services Nursing staff Level/Salary Range: 33 Exempt Status: Exempt Mission Statement To develop premier, wellness-based campuses and expanded community outreach. Purpose Statement Enhancing lives, so people thrive. CORE VALUES o Financial Stability o Integrity o Quality o Wellness o Faith-based caring Job Purpose: The Director of Nursing is responsible for the administration and management of the nursing department of Health Services. The department provides health care in accordance with physicians orders, state and federal regulations, and the medical needs of the resident. The Director of Nursing has written authority, responsibility, and accountability for the functions, activities and training of the nursing staff. The following are essential duties and responsibilities; however, this should not be construed as an exhaustive list; other duties may be assigned. Duties: Enhances lives so people thrive at all times and serves in leadership role for team members to model resident service. Demonstrates respect to residents and resident s possessions as well as respect for all staff. Is responsible for the overall management of the Health Services in the absence of the Administrator. Interacts with the Administrator in annual budget preparation. Develops, maintains, and continuously upgrades standards for nursing care practice, nursing policy and procedure manuals and written job descriptions for each level of nursing personnel. Develops systems to provide for orientation, training, on-going education and in-services for all nursing personnel. Assigns duties, oversees scheduled work, and provides annual performance evaluations on all nursing personnel, including the courtesy care nurse in Independent Living. Develops staffing standards and mechanisms for maintaining adherence to these staffing standards. Provides mechanisms for informing administrator of departmental problems and condition of residents, accidents, illness, or death. Investigates and resolves complaints, or refers unusual problems to the 1
Administrator. Coordinates nursing services with allied services for continuity of resident care. Coordinates special care needs of residents, i.e. podiatry, dentistry, eye care, special medical needs. Accompanies physician on rounds and stays informed of special orders concerning residents. Oversees the Assistant Director of Nursing in review of doctor s orders and medication regime for all nursing care residents. Orders, or directs ordering of drugs, solutions, and equipment, and maintains records of narcotics. Coordinates activities of the nursing department with activities of other departments. Maintains adherence to rules, regulations, and standards of regulatory agencies and administrative policies and procedures. Observes nursing care and visits residents to ensure that nursing care is carried out as directed, and treatment administered in accordance with physician s instructions. Participates in Family Council meetings held quarterly. Directs preparation and maintenance of residents clinical record. Oversees the preparation of a written care plan for nursing care residents. Evaluates residents for the need to transfer to a different level of care. Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings in making transfer decisions. Meets with rehabilitation team (physical, occupational, and speech therapy) weekly for updates on residents receiving these services. Oversees and participates in quarterly Quality assurance and Infection Control meetings. Ensures that prospective residents for Epworth Villa and Susanna Wesley center receive a nursing assessment and evaluation prior to admission. Performs necessary medical tasks that are required to be performed by a Registered Nurse, as indicated. Responsible for destroying medications with the pharmacy consultant, in accordance with regulations. Should be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, or is responsible for delegation of another RN to be available in his/her absence. Works cooperatively with other staff members using a team approach to resident care. Practices safety at all times; applies all accident, fire safety or emergency procedures of the facility in compliance with Epworth Villa Safety Policies and Procedures. Tracks and Trends Falls Tracks and Trends Medication errors Oversees staffing, PPD s and Overtime Ensures compliance w/ State and Federal Regulations Oversees and participates in monthly in-services and Team Meetings Oversees RN Committees Supervisory Responsibilities: Manages 20-25 subordinates (ADON, RNs and LPNs) who supervise a total of 50-80 employees in the nursing department. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Epworth Villa s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and 2
resolving problems. Core Elements of Standard: Quality of Work: Continually operates within the highest of ethical standards Quantity of Work: Quality must meet regulatory and organizational goals Job Knowledge: Consider how well the employee demonstrates their use of job knowledge compared to training curriculum plus their use of equipment required to deliver service. Initiative: To what degree does the employee search out new tasks or expand their abilities professionally and personally. Attitude: Rate the employee s demeanor used in dealing with residents, co-workers, and supervisor. Teamwork: Consider the employee s willingness and cooperativeness with co-workers and supervisors. Consider their ability to accept constructive criticism. Behavior Pattern Stability, courtesy, personal appearance and judgment demonstrated on the job. Dependability: Consider Attendance/Punctuality and the amount of supervision required to guide the employee in the job. Demonstrated Safe Work Practices: Maintains safe resident/work environment. Keeps resident room and surrounding areas safe, neat, and tidy. Demonstrates respect for resident s belongings. Also utilizes safe practices and standard precautions when lifting, pulling, pushing residents. Adheres to all Epworth Villa safety policies/practices. Provides timely reports to supervisor regarding hazards and broken equipment. Demonstrates Universal Infection Control Precautions while performing all assigned responsibilities. Communication: Utilizes effective, timely communication techniques with residents, co-workers, supervisors, other team members (customers). Practices confidentiality according to HIPPA law and the policies of Epworth Villa. Policy, Procedures and Practices: Employee adheres to and supports Epworth Villa and departmental policy, procedures and practices and the handbook. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Place Values/Behavior: Mutual Respect Effective Communication with Others Efficient (Timely) Response to Others Needs Positive Influence on Others Takes Initiative to Serve Others Demonstrates Care, Concern, Compassion for Others/Facilities Takes Action to Add Value and Reduce Wastes to Work Skills/Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. 3
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. Must be fluent in the English language. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Ability to calculate correct medication dosages. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Must demonstrate computer proficiency. Must be compassionate and understanding when working with older adults, their families, physicians, and others. Able to speak well in public, be image oriented, caring, and concerned about the older adult population. Education and/or Experience: Bachelor s degree (BSN) from four-year College or University; and three to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Five years of long term care experience with geriatric patients is preferred. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Must maintain CPR and First Aid certification. Must maintain valid Oklahoma CNA and CMA Certification. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee 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 employee is regularly required to talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hand and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally push an occupied wheelchair, which may weigh more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 4
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