Director of Nursing
Location: Avon Indiana
Description: LCS is presently looking of Director of Nursing right now, this job will be placed in Indiana. More complete informations about this job opportunity kindly see the descriptions. We are seeking a Director of Nursing to lead the overall supervision, provision, and quality of nursing care for Wellbrooke of Avon's Center for Health and Wellness. The Center will offer 30 service-rich residential apartments a! nd 70 private suites for those in need of top-of-the-line rehabilitative care or long-term care. The Director of Nursing will oversee the selection, training, performance management and supervision of all nursing-related center personnel. In addition, s/he is responsible for the procurement of appropriate supplies and equipment while operating within the departmental budget.
Through our Life STYLE Promise philosophy we will focus on resident preferences, high quality care, and strong hospitality based customer service.
Duties include:
Development, organization and operation of nursing services and supportive services for the Center.
Coordination of nursing services for Center residents including the procurement of outside sources such as, Home Health Care Services, private duty, hospice, rehabilitation services, psychological, etc. necessary to ensure that residents’ needs are met. Communicates and meets with outside consultants as ne! cessary to assess and make recommendations for resident care n! eeds.
Coordination and direction of the total planning for nursing services including recommendation through a staffing plan of the number and levels of licensed and certified nurses’ aides to be employed.
Develops and maintains an effective restorative care program in collaboration with therapy provider.
Selects, trains, evaluates, disciplines all nursing services personnel.
Develops and maintains a schedule of daily rounds and assignments of duties for all nursing staff to assure 24-hour coverage sufficient to meet federal and state regulatory requirements and Facility standards of care.
Develops and participates in a new staff orientation program for his/her employees, including private duty and agency staff.
Oversees completion of written orientation and annual evaluations of all nursing staff.
Appoints, with the General Manager’s approval, a nurse to act in his/her behalf during temporary absences. Desi! gnates a nurse in charge each shift.
In coordination with Human Resources, establishes procedures to ensure that nursing personnel, including private duty nursing staff, have valid and current licenses as required by federal and state regulations.
Participates in the coordination of resident care services through departmental staff meetings. Attends, prepares and analyzes necessary information for the Quarterly Assurance Meetings and annual policy review.
Develops appropriate action plans and is responsible for follow through.
Implements LCS Standards as demonstrated through the use of resources and programs.
Coordinates required and supplemental inâ€'service education programs appropriate for nursing staff and acts as resource for Facility staff to increase knowledge of competence in job skills for the benefit of staff and residents, in cooperation with the Medical Director and General Manager. Utilizes vendors, consultants and ! the medical community as appropriate.
Maintains clinical skill! s and stays knowledgeable of current standards of nursing practice through nursing education related to geriatrics.
Ensures that significant clinical developments of residents are reported to their families and/or responsible party, physicians, the Medical Director, the General Manager and State, as necessary.
Reviews the nursing requirements of each resident admitted to the Center and assists the attending physician in planning care.
Oversees the care plan development for residents.
Ensures compliance with all federal, state and local regulations including corporate compliance and HIPAA Privacy Standards.
Maintains high visibility with residents in the Center. Makes frequent tours of resident rooms to ensure quality of care on all shifts and the general safety of the Center environment.
Attends Center social functions, as appropriate.
Evaluates all admissions for appropriate level of care and/or for Medicare co! verage/denial. Ensure maintenance of the Medicare log, signatures for certifications/recertification, and Medicare documentation.
Oversees completion and timely submission of MDS data.
Oversees ordering of all nursing supplies, office supplies and equipment. Submits quarterly inventory to accounting department.
Routinely inspects medical records for accuracy.
Serves “on call†on weekends and after normal working hours.
Serves as manager on duty on scheduled weekends.
Required Skills
Excellent hospitality skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families and staff.
Ability to make sound decisions based on good judgment.
Ability to work well under pressure.
Strong organizational skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Required Experience
Two years experience in geriatric nursing and/or B.S. Degree in Nursing. Gra! duate of an accredited school of nursing.
Registered nurse wit! h a current state license.
Minimum of two years nursing administration experience, preferably in a long-term care setting.
Participation in professional organizations, dealing primarily in geriatrics preferred.
NADONA certification a plus.
Basic computer proficiency.
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If you were eligible to this job, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to LCS.
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This job starts available on: Thu, 02 May 2013 07:47:20 GMT
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