Pine Haven Care Center Inc.
Director of Nursing
Pine Haven Care Center Inc., Pine Island, Minnesota, United States, 55963
Pine Haven Care Center Inc. - Director of Nursing
Are you ready for a nursing leadership role? Let us provide you with the training and education to take your nursing career to the next level all while working with an amazing team who truly cares about the residents and each other. Use your expertise to advance the lives of seniors and nurses, while being supported by an organization that cares like family!We are seeking a Director of Nursing to work at our community. The ideal candidate has a passion for senior citizens and the desire to grow. The Director of Nursing will be responsible for planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and directing the nursing service department as well as its programs and activities. You will be responsible for developing, maintaining, updating, and communicating facility, state, and federal policies and procedures that govern the daily functions of the facility. As a leader, you will be responsible for nursing care functions, staff development, budgeting functions, customer service, and more.Your education and experience should include the following:Registered Nurse who is a graduate of an accredited school of nursing with current state registration.Minimum of 2 years nursing experience in long-term care or related health care setting.In addition to a creative, fun family-like work environment, we offer an amazing base salary and benefits package.Essential Functions
Administrative Function:
Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the Nursing Service Department in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern this long-term facility. Develop, maintain, and annually update and review written policies and procedures that govern the daily function of the nursing department. Assume responsibility for Standards of Care & Practice set for the facility. Make written/oral reports/recommendations to the Administrator as necessary concerning the operation of the Nursing Service Department. Assume administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability in the absence of the Administrator. Maintain a reference library (i.e., PDRs, regulations, and facility policies) to assist the department in meeting the day-to-day needs of the resident. Develop and maintain the Quality Assurance Program within the Department of Nursing. Participate in surveys (inspections) made by authorized agencies. Develop, implement, and maintain a nursing service organization structure. Assume 24-hour accountability for the Nursing Department and delegate a responsible staff member to act on your behalf when absent from the facility. Participate in outside activities deemed advantageous to enhance the public relations image of the facility. Follow facility Antibiotic Stewardship program policies and procedures.Committee Functions:
Participate on various committees of the facility (i.e., Infection Control, Safety, Quality Assurance, etc.). Attend department head meetings as scheduled or called.Nursing Care Functions:
Participate in the selection of residents for admission to the facility in cooperation with the facility Social Worker and the Administrator. Provide the Administrator with information relative to nursing needs of the residents and the department's ability to deliver those services. Schedule daily rounds to observe residents and staff to determine if nursing needs are being met. Perform Quality Assurance Activities specific to the facility's policies and procedures.Personnel Functions:
Assist in the recruitment and selection of personnel assigned to your area of responsibility. Determine departmental staffing needs necessary to meet the various departments' schedules and assign a sufficient number of personnel for each tour of duty. Recommend to the Administrator the level and number of staff to be employed. Monitor continuing education and certification of professional and non-professional staff as set by federal and state guidelines. Interpret department policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors, and government agencies as necessary. Delegate administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability to other personnel as deemed necessary. Counsel and discipline personnel as necessary. Terminate employees when necessary, documenting and coordinating such actions with the Administrator. Review and check the competence of personnel and make necessary corrections.Staff Development:
Coordinate through Staff Development, the planning, conducting, scheduling, etc., of in-service training classes, on-the-job training, and orientation programs for nursing service personnel. Participate in developing, planning, conducting, and scheduling in-service training programs that provide instructions on how to do the job and ensure a well-educated nursing service department. Ensure that all personnel attend and participate in training for required State and Federal and other appropriate training sessions.Budget & Planning Functions:
Assist in preparing, planning, and developing the Department's budget and submit it to the Administrator for review, recommendations, and approval. Maintain current written records of department expenditures and assure that adequate reports/records are maintained.Customer Service:
Participate in Customer Service programs and activities.Other Duties:
Adhere to all Safety and Infection control policies and procedures. Perform other duties or special assignments as directed by the Administrator.
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Are you ready for a nursing leadership role? Let us provide you with the training and education to take your nursing career to the next level all while working with an amazing team who truly cares about the residents and each other. Use your expertise to advance the lives of seniors and nurses, while being supported by an organization that cares like family!We are seeking a Director of Nursing to work at our community. The ideal candidate has a passion for senior citizens and the desire to grow. The Director of Nursing will be responsible for planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and directing the nursing service department as well as its programs and activities. You will be responsible for developing, maintaining, updating, and communicating facility, state, and federal policies and procedures that govern the daily functions of the facility. As a leader, you will be responsible for nursing care functions, staff development, budgeting functions, customer service, and more.Your education and experience should include the following:Registered Nurse who is a graduate of an accredited school of nursing with current state registration.Minimum of 2 years nursing experience in long-term care or related health care setting.In addition to a creative, fun family-like work environment, we offer an amazing base salary and benefits package.Essential Functions
Administrative Function:
Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the Nursing Service Department in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern this long-term facility. Develop, maintain, and annually update and review written policies and procedures that govern the daily function of the nursing department. Assume responsibility for Standards of Care & Practice set for the facility. Make written/oral reports/recommendations to the Administrator as necessary concerning the operation of the Nursing Service Department. Assume administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability in the absence of the Administrator. Maintain a reference library (i.e., PDRs, regulations, and facility policies) to assist the department in meeting the day-to-day needs of the resident. Develop and maintain the Quality Assurance Program within the Department of Nursing. Participate in surveys (inspections) made by authorized agencies. Develop, implement, and maintain a nursing service organization structure. Assume 24-hour accountability for the Nursing Department and delegate a responsible staff member to act on your behalf when absent from the facility. Participate in outside activities deemed advantageous to enhance the public relations image of the facility. Follow facility Antibiotic Stewardship program policies and procedures.Committee Functions:
Participate on various committees of the facility (i.e., Infection Control, Safety, Quality Assurance, etc.). Attend department head meetings as scheduled or called.Nursing Care Functions:
Participate in the selection of residents for admission to the facility in cooperation with the facility Social Worker and the Administrator. Provide the Administrator with information relative to nursing needs of the residents and the department's ability to deliver those services. Schedule daily rounds to observe residents and staff to determine if nursing needs are being met. Perform Quality Assurance Activities specific to the facility's policies and procedures.Personnel Functions:
Assist in the recruitment and selection of personnel assigned to your area of responsibility. Determine departmental staffing needs necessary to meet the various departments' schedules and assign a sufficient number of personnel for each tour of duty. Recommend to the Administrator the level and number of staff to be employed. Monitor continuing education and certification of professional and non-professional staff as set by federal and state guidelines. Interpret department policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors, and government agencies as necessary. Delegate administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability to other personnel as deemed necessary. Counsel and discipline personnel as necessary. Terminate employees when necessary, documenting and coordinating such actions with the Administrator. Review and check the competence of personnel and make necessary corrections.Staff Development:
Coordinate through Staff Development, the planning, conducting, scheduling, etc., of in-service training classes, on-the-job training, and orientation programs for nursing service personnel. Participate in developing, planning, conducting, and scheduling in-service training programs that provide instructions on how to do the job and ensure a well-educated nursing service department. Ensure that all personnel attend and participate in training for required State and Federal and other appropriate training sessions.Budget & Planning Functions:
Assist in preparing, planning, and developing the Department's budget and submit it to the Administrator for review, recommendations, and approval. Maintain current written records of department expenditures and assure that adequate reports/records are maintained.Customer Service:
Participate in Customer Service programs and activities.Other Duties:
Adhere to all Safety and Infection control policies and procedures. Perform other duties or special assignments as directed by the Administrator.
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