Lakewood

Department: LTC and SNF Admin

Position is located: Lakewood Continuous Care Center

Work Type: Full Time

Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Schedule: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Summary:

The Director of Nursing Services is a Registered Professional Nurse who is responsible for the organization and administration of all health care services in the facility.

Responsibilities:

• Attaining 99th percentile in resident/family satisfaction. • Developing and periodically updating the nursing service objectives and statements of philosophy. • Developing standards of nursing practice. • Developing and maintaining nursing policy and procedure manuals. • Developing and maintaining written job descriptions for each level of nursing personnel. • Developing methods for coordination of nursing services with other resident services. • Recruiting and retaining the number and level of nursing personnel necessary to meet the nursing care needs of each resident. • Assuring staff training programs for nursing service personnel are developed. • Ensuring that safe work practices are followed. • Participating in the planning and budgeting for nursing services. • Assessing the nursing requirements for each resident admitted. • Assuring that nursing care personnel are following the residents’ care plan. • Assuring compliance with established State and Federal regulations. • Incorporating Performance Improvement into daily activities and demonstrates improvement in outcomes or processes. • Provides information for the monthly board report. • Tracks incident reports for the facility and reports to the State any reportable med errors, and also notifies resident’s family. • 15. Performs other duties as assigned by the facility Administrator.

Other Information:

BLS Required.

BSN Required.

Competencies and Skills

• Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.

• Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation.

• Demonstrates Emotional Intelligence: Exhibits a high level of self-awareness, self-management, other awareness and relationship management. Conducts themselves in an empathic, appropriate way, with a sense of humor and stimulates a collaborative work environment. Is respectful of the attitudes, feelings, or circumstances of others and aware of the influence of their own behavior on them. Is aware of relevant social, political, system, and professional trends and developments and uses this information for the organization's benefit.

• Develops Self and Others: Takes responsibility for engaging in professional self-development activities and programs. Strives to gain insight into their own values, strengths and weaknesses, interests and ambitions and takes action in order to enhance competencies and skills when possible. As a leader, encourages and guides employees towards growth opportunities to enhance performance and help them reach goals. Reviews and analyzes employees' strengths and weaknesses to distinguish their talents and development needs, and to ensure they are enhanced appropriately.

• Exercises Sound Judgment & Decision Making: Understands and processes complex information, which allows for appropriate and accountable conclusions. Does not react too quickly or slowly. Balances facts, goals, and potential approaches taking the appropriate criteria into account. Makes active decisions and commits oneself by communicating confidently and respectfully.

• Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.

• Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.

• Resolves Conflict: Promptly acts to find alternatives/solutions when team members disagree. Addresses issues in a direct, honest, and appropriate manner. Handles conflicting interests diplomatically and helps to solve them. Transforms difficult situations into teachable moments using respect and accountability.

Credentials

• Required Registered Nurse

Education

• Required Bachelor's Degree

Working Conditions

• Potential exposure to abusive and/or aggressive people.

• Potential exposure to diseases or infections.

• Potential exposure to hazardous materials.

• Potential exposure to noise levels being uncomfortable.

• Potential exposure to noxious odors.

• Work with computers, typing, reading or writing.

• Lifting, moving and loading 20 to 30 pounds.

• Prolonged periods of sitting.

• Prolonged periods of standing.

• Prolonged periods of walking.

• Potential exposure to very hot or cold temperatures.

• Work beyond the regularly scheduled hours.

• Extend body and limbs to reach items.

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