Director of Nursing

Plans, organizes, develops, and directs the overall operations of the Clinical Services Department in accordance with federal, state and local standards.

Responsible and accountable for maintaining the highest degree of quality care at all times.Directs, coordinates, and monitors nursing care delivery to assure safe, effective, and appropriate care.

Ensures residents' rights are maintained at all times.Oversees the assessment of comprehensive nursing needs of each resident using acceptable long term care assessment tools and according to state and federal time frames.

Oversees the coordination of care plans for each resident.Works with other team members to monitor day to day care levels of residents for quality assurance and to verify appropriate levels of care are established according to Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement levels.Maintains care plans for each resident; monitors medication and treatment schedules; works with attending physicians to ensure care plans are followed; and provides direct care when required.Establishes and implements Quality Assurance Performance Improvement Program for improved resident care, and quality of life programs according to company policies and as required by federal regulations.Participates in Community Surveys completed by authorized government agencies.

Monitors the community Quality Indicators and survey reports.

Assists with the development of Success Plans of identified areas of opportunity.Develops and implements a Clinical Services organizational structure.

Determines staffing needs; recruits, selects, hires, and orients nursing staff/direct care personnel.

Assists the Human Resource Director and Health Care Administrator with recruitment and selection of Clinical Services Associates.

Completes associate performance evaluations and disciplinary action as needed.

Delegates authority to supervisory/lead staff.Reviews complaints and grievances filed by personnel and/or residents.

Reports and investigates all allegations of abuse and/or misappropriation of resident property.

Reports suspected or known violations of disclosure of resident protected health information.Coordinates ancillary services.Oversees the coordination of MDS to ensure timeliness of submissions.Maintains the policy and procedures that govern day-to-day functions in the Clinical Services Department.

Develops, implements, and ensures nursing standards and department operation standards meet or exceed federal and state regulatory requirements.

Plans, develops, and implements the Clinical Systems in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern long term care.Assists in preparing the nursing departments budget; prepares monthly variance report; monitors equipment and supplies.

Maintains Medicare/Medicaid reimbursements according to established categories.Plans, develops, and implements safe practices for resident safety in accordance with state, federal, and OSHA regulations, and ensures that policies and procedu...