Southern Oaks Care Center
Director of Nursing
Southern Oaks Care Center, Pawnee, Oklahoma, United States, 74058
Small facility with great staff! Excellent benefits and PTO! Can be interim or permanent position. Address is: 1401 Fourth Street in Pawnee Ok. 74058. Please apply at our website: Southern Oaks care center.
Primary Purpose of this Position
The primary purpose of this position is to plan, organize, develop and direct the overall operation of the nursing services department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern the facility and as directed by the Administrator and the Medical Director to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.
Duties and Responsibilities
Administrative Functions
Collaborate with other health care professionals including consultants, government agencies and advocacy groups in the development and support of resident care, administrative functions and facility mission.
Develop and maintain nursing policies and procedures that conform to current standards of nursing practice, facility mission and state and federal regulations.
Maintain knowledge of all current state and federal regulations and facility policies.
Review all referrals based on facility ability to meet the needs of potential resident.
Review re-hospitalization trends and implement a plan to reduce unnecessary re-hospitalizations in accordance with facility policies and regulations.
Participate in the annual facility assessment.
Work with the Infection Preventionist to establish and maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections.
Provide fiscal oversight and management of the nursing department budget.
Oversee the staff development program to ensure nursing team members have the tools, training and resources to properly care for residents in accordance with facility policies and the resident assessment.
Assist in developing, implementing and periodically updating the written procedures for the discharge planning program.
Develop and implement a nursing services organizational structure.
Develop methods for coordinating nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of resident care.
Develop, implement and maintain an ongoing quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) program for the nursing services department.
Nursing Care Functions
Ensure that residents receive individualized care that is culturally competent and based on resident preferences.
Monitor residents for preventable decline including weight loss, pressure ulcers, loss of activities of daily living (ADLs), incontinence, dehydration, pain, etc.
Implement and monitor the restorative nursing program; review documentation for accuracy.
Education
Must possess, as a minimum, a nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience
Must have, as a minimum, three (3) year(s) of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, nursing care facility or other related health care facility.
Must have, as a minimum six (6) months experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.
Specific Requirements
Must possess a current unencumbered active license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state.
Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork and team concept.
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures as well as laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.
Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care.
Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
Physical and Sensory Requirements
(with or without the aid of mechanical devices)
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel and support agencies.
Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a medical and physical examination.
Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset and, at times, hostile people within the facility.
Must be able to push, pull, move and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.
May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
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Primary Purpose of this Position
The primary purpose of this position is to plan, organize, develop and direct the overall operation of the nursing services department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern the facility and as directed by the Administrator and the Medical Director to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.
Duties and Responsibilities
Administrative Functions
Collaborate with other health care professionals including consultants, government agencies and advocacy groups in the development and support of resident care, administrative functions and facility mission.
Develop and maintain nursing policies and procedures that conform to current standards of nursing practice, facility mission and state and federal regulations.
Maintain knowledge of all current state and federal regulations and facility policies.
Review all referrals based on facility ability to meet the needs of potential resident.
Review re-hospitalization trends and implement a plan to reduce unnecessary re-hospitalizations in accordance with facility policies and regulations.
Participate in the annual facility assessment.
Work with the Infection Preventionist to establish and maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections.
Provide fiscal oversight and management of the nursing department budget.
Oversee the staff development program to ensure nursing team members have the tools, training and resources to properly care for residents in accordance with facility policies and the resident assessment.
Assist in developing, implementing and periodically updating the written procedures for the discharge planning program.
Develop and implement a nursing services organizational structure.
Develop methods for coordinating nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of resident care.
Develop, implement and maintain an ongoing quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) program for the nursing services department.
Nursing Care Functions
Ensure that residents receive individualized care that is culturally competent and based on resident preferences.
Monitor residents for preventable decline including weight loss, pressure ulcers, loss of activities of daily living (ADLs), incontinence, dehydration, pain, etc.
Implement and monitor the restorative nursing program; review documentation for accuracy.
Education
Must possess, as a minimum, a nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience
Must have, as a minimum, three (3) year(s) of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, nursing care facility or other related health care facility.
Must have, as a minimum six (6) months experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.
Specific Requirements
Must possess a current unencumbered active license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state.
Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork and team concept.
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures as well as laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.
Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care.
Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
Physical and Sensory Requirements
(with or without the aid of mechanical devices)
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel and support agencies.
Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a medical and physical examination.
Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset and, at times, hostile people within the facility.
Must be able to push, pull, move and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.
May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
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