Director of Nursing Services Registered Nurse (RN) - San Rafael
Company: San Rafael Healthcare & Wellness Center
Location: San Rafael
Posted on: May 10, 2022
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Job Description:
Director of Nursing Services Registered Nurse (RN) Position
Description:Under the direction of the Administrator, the Director
of Nursing Services is responsible for the administration and
management of Nursing Services to residents in accordance with
orders of the -physicians and total needs of the residents.
Responsible for 24-hour supervision of Nursing Services.Director of
Nursing Services Registered Nurse (RN) Qualifications:--- - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -A graduate from an accredited school
of professional nursing--- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
-Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state in which
practicing--- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Experienced
or trained in nursing service administration, rehabilitation,
psychiatric or geriatric nursing--- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - -One or more years of demonstrated ability in nursing
administration and/or supervision in a health facility in the last
5 years--- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Supervisory or
operations management experience, a strong understanding of skilled
nursing standards of care, and federal and state regulations
including Medicare, Medicaid, and Managed Care reimbursement
rules--- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Demonstrates
knowledge of and ability to apply basic principles of nursing care
and teaching--- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
-Demonstrates leadership ability and capability to work effectively
with all levels of personnel--- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - -Maintains an interest and knowledge of current trends and new
developments in nursing and health administration--- - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - -Demonstrates interest and ability to
work effectively with the public--- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - -A desire to work with geriatric and disabled persons--- -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Skills for critical-thinking
and problem-solving--- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
-Ability to generate enthusiasm and cooperation from others--- - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Ability to develop and
maintain good interpersonal relationships--- - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - -Possession of good emotional and physical
health--- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -A high level of
professionalism and excellent communication skills--- - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - -A genuine interest in and respect for
people and a desire to be of service to them--- - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - -Ability to accept and work with persons with
different social and cultural traits--- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - -Ability to work in a long-term care
environmentDirector of Nursing Services Registered Nurse (RN)
General Duties and ResponsibilitiesGENERAL--- - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - -Assumes ultimate responsibility for coordinating
plans for the total care of each resident which comply with
physician's orders, governmental regulations, and facility resident
care policies--- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Develops,
maintains, and upgrades nursing service objectives, standards for
nursing practice, nursing procedure manuals and written job
descriptions for each level of nursing personnel--- - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - -Participates in the recruitment,
selection, hiring, orientation, training, and dismissal of nursing
personnel--- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Assists in
controlling nursing service hours and supply costs, including
recommendation for the number and type of nursing personnel to be
employed and nursing service equipment and supply needs--- - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Participates in admission and
discharge planning for residents--- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - -Communicating with doctors, residents, and family members
about resident health--- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
-Maintains contact with physicians as necessary according to
resident needs, facility policies and governmental regulations--- -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Implementing new policies
and procedures and training nurses--- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - -Evaluates information to be shared with outside nursing
personnel and allied services for continuity of resident care--- -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Assess community resources
that may be utilized to improve resident care--- - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - -Maintains good interpersonal relationships
with residents and their families, nursing personnel, allied
professional services and the community--- - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - -Periodically visits residents to ensure maximum
care and to ascertain need to additional or modified services--- -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Participates in professional
organization activities, identifies, and meets educations need of
staff through meeting and in-service classes--- - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - -Attends and participates in all required
meetings, conferences and policy making committees in the
facility--- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Promotes a
safe environment within the facility, which includes fire and
accident prevention, maintenance of sanitary conditions and
assurance that all nursing personnel understand their roles in the
event of a disaster or other disruption of services--- - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Assures that an adequate orientation
and in-service training program is provided for all nursing
personnel--- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Confers daily
with the Administrator regarding current status of nursing services
and submits written reports as requested -SUPERVISION--- - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Assigns duties and delegates
responsibilities to nursing personnel according to their
abilities--- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Evaluates
performance of nursing personnel reporting to her/him and maintains
evaluation records--- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
-Coordinates nursing service with other resident care services
provided; such as physician, dietary, occupational, physical and
speech therapies, resident activities, social services, medical
records and business office--- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - -Assures that a resident Plan of Care is established for each
resident and that the plan is reviewed and modified as needed--- -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Encourages staff development
and professional growth--- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
-Assures adequate 24-hour nursing coverage in the facility each
day--- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Designates a
responsible professional nurse to be in charge of the nursing
service during the absence of the Nursing Director--- - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - -Provide close supervision and direction
to the Charge Nurses to continually improve the nursing care of
residents--- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Participate
in the Quality Assurance Committee Meeting--- - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - -Reviews and corrects findings and deficiencies
of Pharmacy Consultant, Department of Health Services, Dietary
Consultant, Medical Records Consultant, Quality Assurance Team and
prevent reoccurrence by implementation of recommendations and
follow through--- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
-Maintains quality assurance in facility by frequent nursing rounds
and continuous assessment of resident conditions from admission
through discharge--- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
-Assumes responsibility for investigation of alleged abuse or
unusual occurrence as outlined within our established policies and
procedures -CONSUMER SERVICE--- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - -Presents professional image to consumers through dress,
behavior, and speech--- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
-Adheres to Company standards for resolving consumer concerns--- -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Ensures that all resident
rights are protected
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