Director of Nursing

JOB SUMMARY:

The Director of Nursing will plan, organize, develop and direct the overall operation of the 120 bed Health Center and will ensure the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.  This position will manage the nursing team and ensure department compliance, quality, and infection control processes and procedures are maintained at all times.

We are searching for candidates who possess the following attributes:

Currently licensed as a RN in the State of Florida; license must be in good standing; active CPR certification; a minimum of 5 years long-term care experience as a staff nurse in a supervisory position and a background in gerontology as well as strong leadership and management skills; Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited university or college is preferred.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Comply with all applicable rules, policies, standards and guidelines related to employment with Westminster Services and its communities.


* Supervise the staff which involves direct and indirect responsibilities for interviewing, selecting, training, motivating, wage and salary administration, performance appraisal, and managing policies and procedures to ensure achievement of the department’s goals.


* Assist in preparing and administering the budget for the nursing department within the fiscal guidelines.


* Develop and maintain nursing care objectives and standards of nursing care practices in cooperation with the Assistant Director of Nursing.


* Plan, organize, and direct, in cooperation with the Assistant Director, effective administration of the nursing units and patient care based on the established goals,
objectives, standards, policies, and procedures.


* Regularly inspect the health center and monitor nursing practices for compliance with federal, state, and local standards and regulations.


* Assure residents of a comfortable, clean, orderly and safe environment.


* Ensure adequate State and Federal coverage is provided for each shift (census requirements).


* Lead the medical staff in taking positive action to continually upgrade the quality of physical, social, emotional, and spiritual care given.


* Ensure proper handling and emergency care of residents, personnel, and visitors while on the job or in the building.


* Assist in the development of Resident Care Plans for individual residents including rehabilitative and restorative activities.


* Maintain required records.

Review, update, and revise policies including OSHA, HIPAA, and QA procedures to meet current objectives and State and Federal Standards.


* Attend department head meetings and coordinate activities of the Health Center with other departments of the community.


* Functions as the Infection Preventionist (IP) responsible for coordinating the infection prevention and control program as required by state/federal regulations or designates this role to the appropriate IPC trained A...