Director Of Nursing-Rn

National Church Residences; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of senior health services is seeking a Director of Nursing for their facility in Australia. The role involves ensuring quality nursing care, evaluating resident needs, and overseeing nursing operations. Candidates should be RN graduates with five to seven years of leadership experience and possess good communication and interpersonal skills. The position offers competitive benefits along with opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Competitive total reward package

Qualifications

• Five to seven years of leadership experience.
• Experience working with higher skilled varying census in a Skilled Nursing Facility.
• A valid license as required by the state in which they work.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality nursing care for all residents.
• Evaluate resident care based on needs and physician's plan.
• Assume responsibility for nursing rehabilitation programs.

Skills

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Infection preventionist certification

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing school

Must be an RN

Job description

Job Title & Location

Director of Nursing – First Community Village Senior Living Campus, Columbus, OH (Full time)

Employer Overview

First Community Village located in Columbus, OH is an independent living, assisted living and memory care community with a team of health care professionals that is unmatched in the area! We are owned and operated by National Church Residences, the nation's largest provider of affordable senior housing and health care services.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school.


• Must be an RN.


• Five to seven years of leadership experience.


• Good communication, comprehension, and interpersonal skills.


• Infection preventionist certification preferred.


• Experience working with higher skilled varying census in a Skilled Nursing Facility.


• A valid license as required by the state in which they work.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring quality nursing care to all residents and assuming the duties of the Executive Director / Administrator in their absence.


• Evaluates resident care as related to individualized resident needs, family involvement and the physician's plan of care.


• Assesses resident care needs and assists in the development of individualized plans of resident care.


• Assumes responsibility of implementation of Clinical and Prospective Payment System Minimum Data Set completion schedule.


• Assesses resident pre‑admission and/or admission information and determines appropriate level of care.


• Assumes responsibility for development and implementation of nursing rehabilitation and restorative programs.


• Analyzes Quality Indicator report, identifies concerns and implements corrective action to improve resident care.


• Assumes responsibility for analysis of incident and accident investigation reports to determine causes and implements corrective actions, when appropriate.


• Conducts or participates in resident care conferences.


• Assesses resident responses to medication and treatments and makes appropriate recommendations for nursing action to be implemented.


• Reports problems to Administrator, conducts daily resident rounds and initiates corrective action as necessary.


• Identifies safety hazards and initiates corrective action.


• Directs and implements nursing service educational programs including orientation and in‑service for licensed and unlicensed nursing personnel.


• Conducts staff meetings with all shifts for purposes of planning, coordinating and implementing nursing service policies and procedures.


• Demonstrates consistent management of nursing service problems, emergency situations, and initiates “life‑saving” measures in the absence of a physician.


• Assumes responsibility for nursing service compliance with federal, state and local regulations.


• Participates in the planning and implementation of the nursing service budget.


• Consistently operates nursing service within the established budget guidelines.


• Directs allocation of nursing service equipment and supplies within the facility and establishes guidelines for efficient, economical utilization of supplies and equipment.


• Ensures availability of equipment for nursing personnel.


• Assesses equipment and supply needs and makes recommendations to Administrator.


• Directs and supervises scheduling of employees within established guidelines for allocation of nursing service personnel on duty.


• Conducts interviews, hires nursing service employees, conducts counseling interviews and initiates disciplinary actions as necessary.


• Prepares written employee performance evaluations and initiates recommendations for salary increases, promotions and terminations.


• Makes management reports and special assignments and adheres to established time schedules.


• Establishes open lines of communication with consultants and consistently takes follow‑up action on recommendations.


• Communicates daily with nursing personnel providing clear, concise information as well as specific assignments.


• Maintains confidentiality of resident and facility information.


• Responsible for the day‑to‑day operations of the assigned departments within constraints of prescribed budgetary guidelines to include accurate and timely payroll submission, HR, A/P, A/R and billing procedures.

Benefits

In return, National Church Residences offers an excellent total reward package that includes : Medical (both PPO