Director of Nursing

Sweetwater Care; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care is seeking a Director of Nursing to lead the Nursing Services department, directing clinical operations, staffing, and quality initiatives. You will collaborate with physicians, administrators, and the care team to plan and ensure compassionate, compliant resident care across units.

The role requires RN licensure, substantial supervisory experience in long-term care, CPR certification, and a strong knowledge of applicable health care regulations.

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, nursing home, or other related health care facility
• Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to long-term care
• Current CPR certification

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, and direct the Nursing Services department in accordance with state and federal laws
• Interpret and communicate policies and procedures to nursing staff and monitor staff practices
• Participate in admission decisions and management team meetings regarding census and resident changes
• Evaluate performance of nursing personnel and implement discipline per policies
• Lead quality improvement activities (QAPI) and participate in committees as appointed
• Ensure adequate staff coverage, maintain cleanliness, and monitor resident function
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team, physicians, consultants, and community agencies to improve care quality
• Oversee nursing schedules, recruitment, hiring, and termination of nursing staff
• Perform rounds to observe residents and ensure nursing needs are met
• Promote teamwork, safety, and infection control practices
• May provide direct nursing care and act in administrator’s absence

Skills

RN license

Supervisor experience

Nursing practices

CPR certification

Job description

DIRECTOR OF NURSING

JOB DESCRIPTION

Department:Nursing Services

Reports to:Administrator

Reporting to this position:Unit Manager, Charge Nurse, Certified Nursing Assistant

Job Classification:Administrative/Management

Position Purpose

Planning, organizing, developing and directing the overall operations of the Nursing Service Department in accordance with local, state and federal standards and regulations, established facility policies and procedures and as may be directed by the Administrator and the Medical Director, to provide appropriate care and services to the residents.

Required Qualifications

• Current unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in California
• Must have, as a minimum, three (3) years of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, nursing home, or other related health care facility.
• Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to long-term care.
• Current CPR certification.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates and directs the overall operations of the Nursing Services department, as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current state and federal laws and regulations.
• Interprets and communicates policies and procedures to nursing staff, and monitors staff practices and implementation.
• Participates in all admission decisions.
• Participates in daily or weekly management team meetings to discuss census changes, resident changes in status, complaints or concerns.
• Evaluates work performance of all nursing personnel and implements discipline according to operational policies.
• Participate in QAPI or facility assessment activities as needed, such as carrying out duties assigned as part of a performance improvement committee
• Facilitates, serves, attends or participates in various committees of the facility as appointed.
• Ensures delivery of compassionate quality care and nursing supervision as evidenced by adequate staff coverage on the units, general cleanliness, and maintaining optimal resident functions.
• Collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary team, physicians, consultants, and community agencies to identify and resolve issues and improve the quality of services.
• Oversees nursing schedules to ensure resident needs, regulatory and budget standards are met.
• Participates in the recruitment, hiring and termination of nursing personnel.
• Performs rounds to observe residents and ensure nursing needs are being met.
• Conducts observations of nursing care and supervises development of in-service education to ensure nursing staff is competent in current knowledge and skills.
• Promotes teamwork, mutual respect, and effective communication.
• Monitors, assists and implements the infection control program in accordance to current infection control guidelines to prevent the development and transmission of disease and infection.
• Participates in budget development for the nursing department, medical, nursing and central supplies.
• Assists in the preparation of inspection surveys, including staff in-services on survey processes, and participation in mock surveys as indicated.
• Participates in the facility’s plan of correction response to an inspection survey and implements any follow-up required for nursing allegations.
• Communicates directly with residents, medical and nursing staff, family members, department heads and members of the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and services and respond to and resolve complaints and concerns.
• Oversees resident incidents and concerns daily to identify any unusual occurrences and reports them promptly to the Administrator and/or state agency for appropriate action.
• Monitors for allegations of potential abuse or neglect, or misappropriation of resident property and participates in the investigative process.
• Promotes safe work practices, safety rules, and accident prevention procedures to prevent employee injury and illness.
• May provide direct nursing care as necessary.
• Acts in an administrative capacity in the absence of the Administrator.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Unruh Civil Rights Act and Disabled Persons Act, it is the policy of the facility to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Administrator.