DIRECTOR OF NURSING - ASSISTED LIVING
DIRECTOR OF NURSING - ASSISTED LIVING, OK
(keywords: Director of Nursing, Assisted Living, Nursing Home, DON, geriatric care, Manager, SNIF)
We need a strong DON with 5-star experience for an award winning, highly regarded Assisted Living Facility in Oklahoma. IF THIS IS YOU, PLEASE GET BACK TO US AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!
The DON will be:
Accountable for the overall supervision of nursing services in an Assisted Living Center.
Directly responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the nursing care needed for and provided to the residents.
Analyzing nursing services to improve quality of resident care and to obtain maximum utilization of staff skills.
Defining the duties of nursing service consistent with good administrative technique in assuring the accomplishment of departmental goals and objectives.
Working under the administrative direction of the Assisted Living Administrator exercising independent judgment and decision making.
Responsibilities:
?Under the direction of the Administrator: Assures compliance with all applicable local, state, federal and accrediting body rules, regulations and standards.
?Assumes twenty-four hour responsibility/accountability for nursing services.
?Assures quality resident care. Assures residents of a comfortable, clean, orderly, and safe environment.
?Regularly evaluates the nursing care provided on a 24-hour basis and institutes changes as indicated.
?Interviews, recommends hiring, supervises, and evaluates all nursing staff.
?Coordinates all departmental orientations and continuing education/in-services for staff.
?Regularly participates in Resident Care plan reviews for Assisted Living and maintains open communication with all team members to facilitate continuity of care.
?Practices proper technique for nursing, leadership, and supervisory skills.
?Complies with all safety rules and regulations. Follows proper safety procedure and utilizes proper protective equipment at all times.
?Oversees medication administration and staff adherence to applicable protocols. Assures provision of appropriate medications, treatments, and nursing services according to care plans and physician instructions.
?Allow for the provision of clinical experience for students in varied disciplines from local schools of nursing.
?Consults with residents and families regarding the residents health needs; facilitates medical referrals as needed or indicated.
?Develops and administers the operating budget for the Assisted Living Department and is accountable for actual expenditures in comparison to the budget.
?Directs and assists nursing personnel in providing nursing care.
?Reviews medication, treatments, doctor order sheets and residents' charts at the end of each month.
?Follows up/investigates medication errors and/or incident reports and proceeds with appropriate plan of action.
?Is aware of and oversees emergency calls on resident medical problems in AL and Independent Living (as needed). Performs duties of other nursing personnel where and when required.
?Assists with the review and updating of nursing policies and procedures to assure quality care and fulfillment of the State of Oklahoma Licensure requirements.
?Oversees and revises monthly staff scheduling and assignments.
?Pulls discontinued drugs to be destroyed with Pharmacist at time of Pharmacy review. Reviews all recommendations and discuss with appropriate staff.
?Assess independent residents for proper level of care upon administrative request.
?Establishes effective communication and positive relationships interdepartmentally.
?Promotes collaboration among nursing staff and other UV staff to optimize communication and problem solving. Interacts and communicates with fellow leadership staff in a way that promotes a harmonious and cooperative working environment.
?Participates as a proactive member of the CQIC committee.
?Represents a proper and professional manner by demonstrating and promoting compliance with the Our Home Customer Service Standards.
?Performs other necessary duties as assigned.
EDUCATION:
?Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
?Current and valid State of Oklahoma nursing license.
Experience:
?Minimum of 3-5 years nursing experience in a Long Term Care facility.
?Prefer 2-3 years supervisory experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
?Highly developed understanding of the health needs of the geriatric population.
?Highly developed interpersonal skills.
?Good written and oral communication skills.
?Multi-task oriented.
?Ability to be at work on time.
?Demonstrates effective organizational skills .
?Exhibits maturity and the ability to deal efficiently and professionally with residents and staff.
?Flexible and able to use common sense. Thinks clearly under pressure.
?Demonstrates a customer first approach to problem solving.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
(keywords: Director of Nursing, Assisted Living, Nursing Home, DON, geriatric care, Manager, SNIF)
We need a strong DON with 5-star experience for an award winning, highly regarded Assisted Living Facility in Oklahoma. IF THIS IS YOU, PLEASE GET BACK TO US AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!
The DON will be:
Accountable for the overall supervision of nursing services in an Assisted Living Center.
Directly responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the nursing care needed for and provided to the residents.
Analyzing nursing services to improve quality of resident care and to obtain maximum utilization of staff skills.
Defining the duties of nursing service consistent with good administrative technique in assuring the accomplishment of departmental goals and objectives.
Working under the administrative direction of the Assisted Living Administrator exercising independent judgment and decision making.
Responsibilities:
?Under the direction of the Administrator: Assures compliance with all applicable local, state, federal and accrediting body rules, regulations and standards.
?Assumes twenty-four hour responsibility/accountability for nursing services.
?Assures quality resident care. Assures residents of a comfortable, clean, orderly, and safe environment.
?Regularly evaluates the nursing care provided on a 24-hour basis and institutes changes as indicated.
?Interviews, recommends hiring, supervises, and evaluates all nursing staff.
?Coordinates all departmental orientations and continuing education/in-services for staff.
?Regularly participates in Resident Care plan reviews for Assisted Living and maintains open communication with all team members to facilitate continuity of care.
?Practices proper technique for nursing, leadership, and supervisory skills.
?Complies with all safety rules and regulations. Follows proper safety procedure and utilizes proper protective equipment at all times.
?Oversees medication administration and staff adherence to applicable protocols. Assures provision of appropriate medications, treatments, and nursing services according to care plans and physician instructions.
?Allow for the provision of clinical experience for students in varied disciplines from local schools of nursing.
?Consults with residents and families regarding the residents health needs; facilitates medical referrals as needed or indicated.
?Develops and administers the operating budget for the Assisted Living Department and is accountable for actual expenditures in comparison to the budget.
?Directs and assists nursing personnel in providing nursing care.
?Reviews medication, treatments, doctor order sheets and residents' charts at the end of each month.
?Follows up/investigates medication errors and/or incident reports and proceeds with appropriate plan of action.
?Is aware of and oversees emergency calls on resident medical problems in AL and Independent Living (as needed). Performs duties of other nursing personnel where and when required.
?Assists with the review and updating of nursing policies and procedures to assure quality care and fulfillment of the State of Oklahoma Licensure requirements.
?Oversees and revises monthly staff scheduling and assignments.
?Pulls discontinued drugs to be destroyed with Pharmacist at time of Pharmacy review. Reviews all recommendations and discuss with appropriate staff.
?Assess independent residents for proper level of care upon administrative request.
?Establishes effective communication and positive relationships interdepartmentally.
?Promotes collaboration among nursing staff and other UV staff to optimize communication and problem solving. Interacts and communicates with fellow leadership staff in a way that promotes a harmonious and cooperative working environment.
?Participates as a proactive member of the CQIC committee.
?Represents a proper and professional manner by demonstrating and promoting compliance with the Our Home Customer Service Standards.
?Performs other necessary duties as assigned.
EDUCATION:
?Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
?Current and valid State of Oklahoma nursing license.
Experience:
?Minimum of 3-5 years nursing experience in a Long Term Care facility.
?Prefer 2-3 years supervisory experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
?Highly developed understanding of the health needs of the geriatric population.
?Highly developed interpersonal skills.
?Good written and oral communication skills.
?Multi-task oriented.
?Ability to be at work on time.
?Demonstrates effective organizational skills .
?Exhibits maturity and the ability to deal efficiently and professionally with residents and staff.
?Flexible and able to use common sense. Thinks clearly under pressure.
?Demonstrates a customer first approach to problem solving.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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