Director of Nursing

Missions Inc.; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading long-term care facility is seeking a Director of Nursing to oversee nursing services and ensure compliance with care standards. The role involves leadership, policy development, and collaboration with multiple departments to enhance resident care quality. Candidates must hold a valid RN license and possess strong management skills.

Qualifications

• Two years of professional nursing experience in long-term care preferred.
• Knowledge of long-term care management and regulations required.
• Current CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Implements nursing policies and procedures per standards and regulations.
• Coordinates nursing services with all departments for resident care.
• Oversees the development and delivery of inservice education for nursing staff.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational ability

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

Current license as a Registered Nurse in Minnesota

Job description

Job Summary

The Director of Nursing assumes authority, responsibility, and accountability for the delivery of nursing services in the facility. In collaboration with facility Administration, allocates department resources in an efficient and economic manner to enable each resident to attain or maintain the highest practical physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. Collaborates with other departments, medical professionals, consultants, and organizations, including government agencies and advocacy groups, to develop, support and coordinate resident care, related administrative functions, and to represent the interests of the facility. Conduct consistently reflects the facility’s mission and values.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• Must possess a current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Minnesota
• Two years of professional nursing experience in the long-term care setting is preferred, and a minimum of three years’ experience in nursing
• Must possess and demonstrate a high degree of leadership, organizational ability, and communication skills
• Knowledge of long-term care management, policies, budgeting, personnel management, and census development is required
• Knowledge of current federal and state laws and regulations that apply to the practice of nursing in a long-term care setting
• Has strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to prioritize responsibilities
• Current CPR certification is required
• Must be able to pass a State of Minnesota Department of Human Services criminal background study, as well as a United States Office of the Inspector General exclusion search

Essential Job Functions

• Develops, maintains, and implements nursing policies and procedures that conform to current standards of nursing practice, facility philosophy, and operational policies while maintaining compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.
• Communicates and interprets policies and procedures to nursing staff, and monitors staff practices and implementation.
• Participates in admission decisions.
• Participates in daily or weekly management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, personnel, or resident complaints or concerns.
• Evaluates the work performance of all nursing personnel, assists in the determination of wage increases, and implements discipline according to operational policies.

· Knowledge of contents of the collective bargaining agreement.

· Ensures delivery of compassionate quality resident-directed care and nursing supervision as evidenced by adequate services and staff coverage on unit, absence of odors, general cleanliness, prevention of pressure wounds, and apparent maintenance of optimal resident functions.

· Demonstrates knowledge of and application of Key Clinical Quality Indicators, and proactively monitors and implements systems to achieve and/or surpass company thresholds.

· Exercises overall supervision of resident MDS/RAI process, including assessments and care plans.

· Oversees or is responsible for the CNA certification programs, competency testing, and all related records, as applicable.

· Reviews 24-hour/72-hour report from every unit daily to monitor and ensure timely, effective responses to significant changes in condition, transfers, discharges, use of restraints, unexplained injuries, falls, behavioral episodes, and medication errors.

· Collaborates with physicians, consultants, community agencies, and institutions to improve the quality of services and to resolve identified problems.

· Coordinates nursing services with all other departments including all therapy services.

· Oversees nursing schedules to assure they meet resident needs and regulatory and budgetary standards.

· Participates in the recruitment and selection of nursing personnel and assures sufficient staff are hired.

· Oversees and supervises development and delivery of inservice education to ensure nursing staff have sufficient knowledge and skills to provide compassionate, quality care and respect for resident rights. Acts as Staff Development Director in the absence of the position.

· Proactively develops positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs. Promotes teamwork, mutual respect, and effective communication.

· Performs rounds to observe care and to interview staff, residents, families or other interested parties.

· Monitors staff for compliance with OSHA mandates and facility policies on workplace safety. Proactively develops procedures and incentives to promote workplace safety and safe work practices.

· Development and oversight of Safe Patient Handling Committee.

· Establishes, implements, and monitors the infection control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment designed to prevent the development and transmission of disease and infection if no designee.

· Prepares or reviews infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and to develop effective actions to control and prevent infections. Submits an infection control report to the QAPI Committee, if no designee.

· Is an active member of the QAPI Committee.

· Coordinates and/or develops on-going QAPI activities for nursing services to monitor nursing compliance with standards and regulatory requirements through rounds, interviews, and record reviews. Compiles summary of findings for the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement committee.

· Participates in budget development for the nursing department and central supplies. Assures nursing staff properly charges out ancillaries used.

· Assists the Administrator prepare staff for MDH surveys, instructing staff on matters of conduct and disclosure, being interviewed by inspectors, immediate corrections of problems noted by surveyors, etc. Reviews and reinforces important standards previously cited.

· Participates in the preparation of the Plan of Correction response to an inspection survey and implements any follow-up required for any nursing allegations.

· Communicates directly with residents, families, medical staff, nursing staff, interdisciplinary team members, and Department Heads to coordinate care and services, promote participation in care planning process, and maintain a high quality of care and life for residents.

· Promotes customer service and hospitality and responds to and adequately resolves complaints or concerns from residents or families about nursing services.

· Monitors facility incidents and complaints daily to identify those defined as unusual occurrences by State policy and promptly reports such occurrences to Administrator for appropriate action. Investigates and completes reports, per facility Vulnerable Adult Abuse Prevention policies and procedures.

· Promotes compliance with accident prevention procedures, safety rules, and safe work practices to prevent employee injury and illness and control worker’s compensation costs.

· Assures staff is trained in fire and other emergency procedures and evaluates performance during drills.

· Interacts courteously with residents, family members, employees, visitors, vendors, business associates, and representatives of government agencies.

· Conducts performance reviews for direct reports, at least annually.

· Follow standard precautions, facility safety policies, and works within OSHA guidelines.

· Attends in-services education and staff meetings as required.

• Treats and ensures that residents are treated with respect and dignity
• Protects organization’s value by keeping patient information confidential
• Is familiar with fire and disaster regulations and procedures, participates in drills.

· Reports any equipment malfunctions to designated employee, including knowledge of Lockout/Tagout Policy and Procedure.

· Administrator’s designee when the Administrator or other designee (if applicable) are unavailable.

· Other duties as assigned by Administrator

Physical/Mental Requirements

Ability to endure prolonged walking, sitting, standing, use of pulling, bending, and stooping movements. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds. Frequently pushes or pulls residents 300-600 feet with weight resistance equivalent to 35 pounds. Frequently twists, stoops, bends, squats, kneels. Occasionally lifts and carries equipment and supplies weighting up-to 35 pounds. Frequently reaches above or at shoulder level. Ability to adapt to changes in daily work hours and schedule. 100% of shift is indoors – 20% shift is sitting, and 40% is standing, 40% walking.

• Must be able to clearly communicate in English orally and in writing with residents and staff.
• Must be able to read small print in typed and written material.
• Possesses necessary skills to continuously comprehend and communicate with residents, co-workers, and to respond to emergency alarms.
• Identifies residents, call lights, unusual occurrences on unit
• Concentrates with frequent interruptions and remembers multiple messages, information and task assignments to perform a variety of tasks related to nursing during an eight hour or longer periods of time.