Twilight acres nursing home
Director of Nursing
Twilight acres nursing home, Wall Lake, Iowa, United States, 51466
The Director of Nursing assumes authority, responsibility, and accountability for the delivery of nursing services in the facility.Reports To: AdministratorResponsibilities:
Collaborates with facility Administration to allocate department resources efficiently to enable residents to attain or maintain their highest practical physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.Develops, maintains, and implements nursing policies and procedures that conform to current standards of nursing practice, facility philosophy, and operational policies while maintaining compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.Communicates and interprets policies and procedures to nursing staff, and monitors staff practices and implementation.Participates in all admission decisions and may visit prospective residents before admission.Participates in daily or weekly management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, personnel, or resident complaints or concerns.Evaluates the work performance of all nursing personnel, assists in determining wage increases, and implements discipline according to operational policies.Ensures delivery of compassionate quality care and nursing supervision, evidenced by adequate services and staff coverage on unit, absence of odors, general cleanliness, prevention of pressure wounds, and maintenance of optimal resident functions.Demonstrates knowledge of Key Clinical Quality Indicators and proactively monitors and implements systems to achieve and/or surpass company thresholds.Exercises overall supervision of resident assessments and care plans.Reviews 24-hour reports 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.Collaborates with physicians, consultants, community agencies, and institutions to improve the quality of services and to resolve identified problems.Coordinates nursing services with all other departments, including Therapy.Oversees nursing schedules to assure they meet resident needs and regulatory and budgetary standards.Participates in the recruitment and selection of nursing personnel and ensures sufficient staff are hired.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.Proactively develops positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs.Promotes teamwork, mutual respect, and effective communication.Performs rounds to observe care and to interview staff, residents, families, or other interested parties.Monitors staff for compliance with OSHA mandates and facility policies on workplace safety.Establishes, implements, and monitors the infection control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment.Prepares or reviews infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.Submits an infection control report to the QAPI Committee.Coordinates and/or develops ongoing QA activities for nursing services to monitor compliance with standards and regulatory requirements.Participates in budget development for the nursing department and for medical, nursing, and central supplies.Communicates directly with residents, families, medical staff, nursing staff, interdisciplinary team members, and Department Heads to coordinate care and services.Promotes customer service and hospitality and resolves complaints or concerns from residents or families.Acts in an administrative capacity in the absence of the Administrator.On-call for emergencies that other supervisory personnel cannot address.Minimum Requirements:
Supervising experience: 1 year (Required)RN License (Required)Job Type:
Full-timePay:
$80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per yearBenefits:
401(k)401(k) matchingHealth insuranceHealth savings accountPaid time offSchedule:
8 hour shiftNo weekendsWork Location:
In person, Wall Lake, IA 51466 (Required)
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Collaborates with facility Administration to allocate department resources efficiently to enable residents to attain or maintain their highest practical physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.Develops, maintains, and implements nursing policies and procedures that conform to current standards of nursing practice, facility philosophy, and operational policies while maintaining compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.Communicates and interprets policies and procedures to nursing staff, and monitors staff practices and implementation.Participates in all admission decisions and may visit prospective residents before admission.Participates in daily or weekly management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, personnel, or resident complaints or concerns.Evaluates the work performance of all nursing personnel, assists in determining wage increases, and implements discipline according to operational policies.Ensures delivery of compassionate quality care and nursing supervision, evidenced by adequate services and staff coverage on unit, absence of odors, general cleanliness, prevention of pressure wounds, and maintenance of optimal resident functions.Demonstrates knowledge of Key Clinical Quality Indicators and proactively monitors and implements systems to achieve and/or surpass company thresholds.Exercises overall supervision of resident assessments and care plans.Reviews 24-hour reports 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.Collaborates with physicians, consultants, community agencies, and institutions to improve the quality of services and to resolve identified problems.Coordinates nursing services with all other departments, including Therapy.Oversees nursing schedules to assure they meet resident needs and regulatory and budgetary standards.Participates in the recruitment and selection of nursing personnel and ensures sufficient staff are hired.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.Proactively develops positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs.Promotes teamwork, mutual respect, and effective communication.Performs rounds to observe care and to interview staff, residents, families, or other interested parties.Monitors staff for compliance with OSHA mandates and facility policies on workplace safety.Establishes, implements, and monitors the infection control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment.Prepares or reviews infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.Submits an infection control report to the QAPI Committee.Coordinates and/or develops ongoing QA activities for nursing services to monitor compliance with standards and regulatory requirements.Participates in budget development for the nursing department and for medical, nursing, and central supplies.Communicates directly with residents, families, medical staff, nursing staff, interdisciplinary team members, and Department Heads to coordinate care and services.Promotes customer service and hospitality and resolves complaints or concerns from residents or families.Acts in an administrative capacity in the absence of the Administrator.On-call for emergencies that other supervisory personnel cannot address.Minimum Requirements:
Supervising experience: 1 year (Required)RN License (Required)Job Type:
Full-timePay:
$80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per yearBenefits:
401(k)401(k) matchingHealth insuranceHealth savings accountPaid time offSchedule:
8 hour shiftNo weekendsWork Location:
In person, Wall Lake, IA 51466 (Required)
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