Nursing Director: Elevate Resident Care & Compliance

Kadima Healthcare; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Kadima Health and Nursing is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) to join our team in Monroeville, PA. The DON will plan, organize, develop, and direct the Nursing Department in line with federal, state, and local standards to ensure the highest quality of resident care while upholding the facility's policies.

The role requires an active PA RN license and involves managing nursing services, policy development, quality assurance, and coordination with other resident services.

Qualifications

• RN license in PA is required.

Responsibilities

• Organize and direct nursing administration, nursing services and resident care; oversee day-to-day functions of the Nursing Department.
• Maintain clear lines of authority and responsibility in nursing services.
• Develop and update written nursing policies, procedures, manuals and philosophies.
• Submit plans of correction to Regional Director for approval before regulatory submission.
• Ensure nursing services manuals reflect day-to-day operations.
• Coordinate nursing services with other resident services.
• Work with QI Committee on action plans to correct deficiencies.
• Prepare and review Plan of Correction drafts for regulatory agencies.
• Complete incident reports and follow-up.
• Report to the Regional Director of Clinical Services as required.
• Ensure all nursing personnel perform their duties; maintain records.
• Develop, implement, and maintain a quality assurance program.
• Plan and maintain discharge procedures and plans for residents.
• Prepare reports for monthly P&L meetings (QI, QA, state reports, etc.).
• Participate in surveys and inspections by government agencies; report to Administrator.
• Attend department head and nursing meetings.
• Assume Administrator duties in his/her absence.
• Submit written and oral reports to the Administrator.
• Develop and maintain job descriptions for each nursing level.
• Interpret department policies to personnel, residents, families, visitors, and agencies.
• Ensure 24-hour nursing coverage in the facility.
• Determine staffing needs of the nursing department.

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license PA

Job description

Kadima Health and Nursing is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) to join our team in Monroeville, PA. The DON will plan, organize, develop, and direct the Nursing Department in line with federal, state, and local standards to ensure the highest quality of resident care while upholding the facility's policies.

The role requires an active PA RN license and involves managing nursing services, policy development, quality assurance, and coordination with other resident services.