Our community in Nahant Mass is looking to hire a Director of Nursing Services.

The Director of Nursing role assumes authority, responsibility, and accountability for the delivery of nursing services in the facility. Working closely with facility Administrator, allocates department resources in an efficient and economic manner to enable each resident to attain and/or maintain the highest physical, mental and psychosocial well-being. Collaborates with other departments, medical professionals, consultants and organizations, includingbut not limited to government agencies and advocacy groups, to develop, support and coordinate resident care and related administrative functions

Education, Qualifications, and Credentials:

Must possess a current MA license as a Registered Nurse and have graduated from an accredited school of nursing. Two years of professional nursing experience in the long-term care setting is required and experience in the role of DON/ADON or related position preferred. Must possess and demonstrate a high degree of leadership, organizational ability and effective communication skills. Knowledge of long-term care management, policies, budgeting, personnel management and census development.

Essential Job Functions:

The employee must be able to perform each essential function effectively to be successful in this position.

1. Develops, maintains, and implements nursing policies and procedures that conform to current standards of nursing practice while maintaining compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.

2. Communicates and interprets policies and procedures to nursing staff, and monitors staff practices and implementation and oversees staff competency training

3. Participates in all admission decisions for clinical appropriateness

4. Participates in daily and weekly management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, personnel, or resident complaints or concerns.

5. Evaluates the work performance of all nursing personnel, assists in the determination of wage increases and implements discipline according to operational policies.

7. Exercises overall supervision of resident assessments and care plans and ensures nursing is educated on roles and responsiblilities regarding this area.

8. Oversees CNA's and assists in the CNA certification program.

9. Reviews 24-hour report from every unit daily to monitor and ensure timely, effective responses to significant changes in condition, transfers, discharges, use of restraints, unexplained injuries, falls, behavioral episodes and medication errors.

10. Collaborates with physicians, consultants, community agencies and institutions to improve the quality of services and to resolve identified problems.

11. Oversees nursing schedules to assure they meet resident needs; as well as, regulatory and budgetary standards.

12. Oversees and supervises development and delivery of in-service education to equip nursing staff with sufficient knowledge and skills to provide compassionate, quality care and respect for resident rights.

13. Monitors staff for compliance with OSHA mandates and facility policies on workplace safety. Proactively develops procedures and incentives to promote workplace safety and safe work practices.

14. Establishes, implements and monitors the infection control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary and comfortable environment designed to prevent the devilment and transmission of disease and infection. Submits an infection control report findings to the QA Committee of whom they are an active member of

15. Coordinates and/or develops on-going QA activities for nursing services to monitor nursing compliance with standards and regulatory requirements through rounds, interviews and record reviews. Compiles summary of findings for the Quality Assurance committee.

16. Helps the Administrator prepare staff for inspection surveys, instructing staff on matters of conduct and disclosure, being interviewed by inspectors, immediate corrections of problems noted by surveyors, etc. Reviews and reinforces important standards previously cited.

17. Participates in the preparation of the Plan of Correction response to an inspection survey and implements any follow-up QA required for any nursing allegations.

18. Monitors facility incidents and complaints daily to identify those defined as unusual occurrences by State policy and promptly reports such occurrences to Administrator for appropriate action.

19. Monitors complaint reports daily for allegations of potential abuse or neglect, or the loss or misappropriation of resident property and participates in these investigations timely per regulations

20. Acts in an administrative capacity in the absence of the Administrator.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

Knowledge of current federal and state laws and regulations that apply to the practice of nursing in a skilled nursing facility. Strong organizational, time management skills and the ability to prioritize responsibilities.

Special Requirements:

Must be able to commit to working off hours per facility needs

Must be available on an “on-call” basis.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lynn, MA 01902: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Supervising experience: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RN (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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