Director of Nursing
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Qualifications:Must be a registered nurse currently licensed in Wisconsin.At least three (3) years of experience in nursing supervision.At least five (5) years of experience in long term care or geriatric nursing.Experience with Medicare/Medicaid standards is desirable.Must be currently trained in Basic Life Support.Must have excellent communication skills.Must have an acceptable criminal background check.Status:The Director of Nursing (DON) receives general supervision from the Administrator. The DON provides direct supervision to the entire nursing department including all nurses, nursing assistants, staffing coordinator, the nursing administrative assistant, the Clinical Manager, and the Health Information Management Coordinator/Medical Records. The DON also coordinates the nursing program at Pine Ridge Assisted Living and the nursing emergency response program for Wintergreen Senior Apartments.Essential Job Functions:The DON is responsible for the overall organization and administration of the Nursing Department of CCH-Hudson, in order to provide quality nursing care to the residents and to assure compliance with state and federal guidelines. This position is on call once a week and every 4th weekend.Specific Job Duties:Oversees provision of 24-hour nursing care meeting all regulatory requirementsEstablishes objectives for the department of nursing and for the organizational structureDevelops, implements, and revises nursing department policies and proceduresInterprets administrative policies and procedures to the nursing personnelOversees and participates in recruitment, selection, and retention of nursing employeesPromotes professional standards in nursing care: respects the rights of residents and maintains confidentiality; maintains professional attitude and conduct; and assists in maintaining ethical, legal, and professional responsibility among nursing staffOversees completion of 90 day and annual job performance evaluations for all nursing personnelCompletes 90 day and annual evaluations for nurse management team, staffing secretary, unit secretary, transport/supply coordinator, and the Health Information Management CoordinatorDevelops and updates job descriptions for each category of nursing personnelOversees training and ongoing education programs for all nursing employeesEstablishes standards of performance for all nursing personnelInitiates disciplinary action as necessary up to and including terminationDetermines staffing levels required to meet nursing needs of all residentsDirects staff appropriately in emergency or crisis situationsCollaborates with other departments in planning/coordinating resident programsOversees the screening for all potential residents of Christian Community HomeAssures that comprehensive care plans and MDS requirements are established, implemented, and updated per state / federal regulationsDirects/oversees behavioral care plan meetingsWorks with outside agencies to establish programs beneficial to both the agencies and the facilityInterprets resident needs to the Administrator and assists in long range planning and development of the nursing care programReviews all resident incident reports for necessary follow upCoordinates follow-up of all nursing employee incident reports with Human Resources DirectorAssumes responsibilities for the fiscal management of the nursing departmentOversees the implementation of an ongoing, effective Infection Control programDetermines the levels of care for residents and monitors for changesOversees continuous quality improvement studies of actual or potential concern areasOversees and evaluates products to promote resident and staff safetyAssures nursing schedules are posted at least two weeks in advance and meet staffing requirementsParticipates as an active member of the Quality Assurance committee and leadership meetingsFacilitates harmonious interpersonal relationships with ancillary departmentsOversees investigation of resident complaints/potential abuse and takes corrective action as appropriateFollows all facility personnel policiesAssumes responsibilities of the Administrator and the Clinical Manager in his/her absencePay scale for this position is $99,750-$115,500 per year, DOE.ExperienceRequired3 year(s): SupervisionLicenses & CertificationsRequiredRegistered Nurse