Director of Nursing (DON) Job Opening

The DON is responsible for the daily functioning of the health care needs of the residents in the community. This includes supervising all nursing staff; supervising the medication delivery system; training new team members and in-servicing needs of existing team members. The DON serves as a Department Head and monitors all other LPN’s, Medication Aides and Resident Assistants. The DON acts as the designated person in charge in the absence of the Administrator.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adheres to and conveys the philosophy of Assisted Living

• Has awareness and practices in accordance with the regulations of the state.

• Completes and/or reviews resident ISP and UAI as needed.

• Ensures all physician orders are completed and correct according to state regulations.

• Responsible that all filing is done, new forms are created, assignment sheets are updated and all other paperwork is complete.

• Reviews resident charts for accuracy

• Review and responds to RN oversight to ensure compliance.

• Communicates with outside health care professionals.

• Practices good infection control and universal precautions

• Review new orders and MARS

• Checking and updating Eldermark and EMAR

• Orders, stores and assists with medication according to current physician orders and community policies.

• Performs medication pass as needed, in a timely and correct manner.

• Assist with resident care as needed

• Assist with resident meals as needed

• Assist with residents moving in or out

• Completes new admissions into the community

• Observes and communicates any changes in resident physical or mental condition.

• Completes and reviews incident reports as needed.

• Assists with training of new team members.

• Maintain service plans.

• Maintain current resident record for each resident including but not limited to, obtaining current physician orders, clarifying orders, and alert and monthly charting.

• Avoids loss, breakage and waste of supplies and equipment.

• Wears name tag at all times.

• Has a working walkie on them during their shift.

• Maintains clean, neat, comfortable, safe environment for residents, team members and visitors.

• Assures residents at risk of wandering are safe and secure with a wander bracelet.

• Keeps Administrator informed of all departmental needs and issues.

• Responsible for checking 1st Aid kit monthly.

• Responsible for answering and responding to call lights, door alarms as needed.

• Knows and follows Emergency Procedures, Elopement and all other procedures.

• Performs all other duties assigned by Administrator

• Must attend and/or complete all assigned training to meet DSS regulations

• Must be willing to do other assignments as assigned by Administrator.

• Responsible for keeping resident information confidential; respecting resident rights; respecting privacy.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a certified Nursing Assistant and/or NA certificate.

• Must be certified as a Registered Medication Aide or LPN.

• Must meet requirements imposed by the licensing authorities.

• Must have ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions at a level necessary to accomplish the job.

• Must have good organization skills

• Must have good supervisory skills

• Must be willing to praise and discipline team members as appropriate

• Must have good time management skills.

• Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

• Must be of good character; considerate; tolerant of aged and disabled persons.

• Must be clean and well groomed.

• Must have an acceptable criminal record check

• Documented TB screening.

• Must have or complete CPR/ 1st Aide within first 60 days of employment.

• Must be able to perform resident care with awareness of dignity and individuality, with understanding and concern.

• Must maintain an acceptable attendance record and follow work schedule.

• Requires minimal supervision.

• Self starter

• Organizes and utilizes time appropriately

• Must be mature in behavior, attitude, speech and action.

• Must be pleasant in demeanor and tone of voice.

• Must perform unpleasant tasks with grace; works cooperatively with supervisors and display willingness to assist co-workers.

• Must abide by established policies and procedures of the community.

• Looks for ways to improve the community function.

• Must keep work areas neat and clean

• Must be free of non-treated communicable disease.

• Must be accurate, dependable, neat and thorough in assigned tasks.

• Ability and willingness to learn quickly.

• Ability to utilize and apply basic management skills.

• Must be willing to work with the elderly population.

• Must be capable of performing the duties and responsibilities of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND ABILITIES (with our without the aid of mechanical devices)

• Walking

• Reaching

• Climbing

• Bending

• Lifting

• Grasping

• Fine hand coordination

• Pushing and pulling

• Ability to distinguish smells, tastes and temperatures

• Ability to read and write

• Ability to communicate with the residents, families, visitors and personnel

• Ability to remain calm under stress

• Ability to understand, apply and follow training and in-service education.

• Ability to occasionally do heavy lifting of residents