Director of Nursing
Company: United Church Homes
Location: Fairborn
Posted on: April 25, 2024
Job Description:
Community Name:Trinity Community at FairbornThe Director of
Nursing is responsible for the nursing program within the community
in accordance with professional practice standards, community
policies and procedures, Quality Improvement guidelines, UCH
programs, and local, state and federal guidelines; and assuming the
responsibilities of the Administrator in their absence.Essential
Functions Statement(s)
- Must be able to perform all duties expected of a Registered
Nurse in a long term care setting
- Utilizes established standards/criteria to oversee resident
care services
- Assesses, plans, evaluates the implementation of community and
UCH programs, policies, procedures and forms
- Assesses, plans, evaluates care delivery systems, by monitoring
resident outcomes, compliance with Quality Improvement Standards
and State, Federal, local regulations and other agencies
- Assesses, plans, evaluates resident care delivery in meeting
family needs and addressing concerns
- Maintains an "on call" status for emergencies on a rotating
basis with other supervisory nursing personnel
- Oversees the professional nursing staff in the development,
coordination and implementation of the resident's treatment
plan
- Oversees the proper execution of the following: NG/tube
insertion, placement and irrigation; Colostomy care (including
irrigation); Foley catheter care (including insertion and
irrigation); Texas catheter application; Straight catheterization;
Tube feeding, including hanging and labeling; operating the pump;
calculating intake and output
- Ensures dietary recommended feeding allowances are maintained
and monitors the weights of residents, assessing for abdominal
distention and residual tube placement
- Administers proper assessment skills and techniques as
appropriate, including the following: Gastrointestinal,
genitourinary, pulmonary, cardiac, circulatory, neurological,
musculoskeletal, and integumentary assessments
- Administers proper positioning techniques: Transfer techniques,
ROM exercises
- Administers emergency procedures as necessary, including
properly administers oxygen, suctions, performs CPR, and uses the
ambu bag
- Demonstrates expertise in the care of the patient with a
central line
- Complies with the State regulations specific to RNs in the
insertion, administration and care of IVs
- Demonstrates expertise in the care of the patient with hyper
alimentation
- Demonstrates knowledge of and monitors for potential
complications related to central lines, and PICC lines
- Consults with dietician regarding the special dietary needs of
the residents and follows through on dietary recommendations, as
necessary
- Oversees care of residents with significant weight loss/gain
and identifies at risk for nutritional problems and implements
preventative measures
- Reviews medication documents, treatments and prn's as well as
completed 24 hour report and takes action, as appropriate
- Oversees accuracy of all residents charts according to policies
and procedures
- Interprets policies and procedures to personnel, residents,
visitors, and government agencies as required
- Understands resident's rights and conducts (as appropriate)
investigations related to any alleged abuse
- Ensures progress notes reflect the care plan and that
approaches on the care plan are followed and that assigned nursing
assistants are aware of and carry out the resident care plans
- Assesses, plans, evaluates the effectiveness of nursing
interactions with other departments and support services
- Participates in assessing, planning, and monitoring
implementation and evaluation of each residents' interdisciplinary
plan of care, as well as discharge planning and service
coordination
- Promotes good working relationships with community agencies and
with all community departments
- Participates in community health programs, as requested
- Ensures all company policies and procedures reflect current
practice
- Communicates trends and issues in care delivery to the
Administrator
- Participates in planning, developing, and instructing nursing
staff on the job orientation and staff development programs
- Oversees Quality Improvement reviews, validating activity
trends and monitoring infection control practices
- Ensures the department is properly staffed at all times, and
encourages employees to understand their role in the
organization
- Monitors the general performance of staff and recognizes and
rewards good performance, or recommends training or disciplinary
intervention if necessary
- Sets individual and departmental objectives that are aligned
with the organization's overall strategic objectives
- Creates an environment encouraging excellence and sets a good
example
- Follows all legal and best practice Human Resource management
guidelines and performance management tactics
- Gives employees sufficient authority to make the necessary
decisions to carry out their assignments
- Identifies and maintains accountability for security within
assigned areas of responsibility, ensuring employees understand
their obligations to protect company and employee property and
takes appropriate action when security or safety infractions
occur
- Investigates and responds to any employee grievances
received
- Maintains confidentiality of necessary information
- Attends and participates in staff, departmental and other
community meetings and sits on required committees
- Assists in developing and updating departmental procedures and
policies
- Maintains required records and reports as outlined in UCH's
Policies and Procedures manuals
- Participates in department budget planning and generates
monthly report, as requested
- Handles unusual occurrences calmly and logically to maintain
continuity of business and duties
- Maintains appropriate, effective communication with residents,
and with residents' family or other significant relationships, and
ensures departmental staff does the same
- Follows all appropriate safety and security guidelines, care
procedures and protocol for residents in the Dementia Care
Unit
- Participates in relevant educational and training activities as
appropriate
- Performs nursing-related administrative duties (i.e.,
completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting,
auditing medical records for documentation of compliance issues,
etc.) as necessary
- Participates in special activities as required
- Performs all other duties as assigned or directedCompetency
Statement(s)
- Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account
for his/her actions.
- Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and
thoroughly.
- Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to
solve a problem.
- Coaching and Development - Ability to provide guidance and
feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill
areas.
- Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with
others using the spoken word.
- Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing
clearly and concisely.
- Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers'
needs while following company procedures.
- Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while
following company procedures.
- Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute
details of a project or task.
- Empathetic - Ability to appreciate and be sensitive to the
feelings of others.
- Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or
following a systematic method of performing a task.
- Management Skills - Ability to organize and direct oneself and
effectively supervise others.
- Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to
organize and complete work within given deadlines.Skills &
Abilities
- Education: Bachelor's Degree (four year college or technical
school): Preferred
- Experience: Must have at least four (4) years" experience in
long-term health care, with two (2) years of prior nurse management
experience
- Computer Skills: Must be proficient in using a computer
including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc), creating
spreadsheets, the Internet and basic office equipment.
- Certifications & Licenses: Successful completion of a
state-approved pre-licensure nursing education program; Active RN
license conferred by the State Board of Nursing; Must obtain and
maintain mandatory, state and federal requirements and
certifications for practice or occupation; Must participate in
Continuing Education; Must be CPR certified
- Other Requirements: Must be able to read, write, understand and
speak the English language; Special care or dementia care employees
will have additional training; Must be able to work with elderly
residents, families and other health care staff members; Must be
able to adhere to all terms and conditions set forth in the United
Church Homes Employee HandbookWe're an equal opportunity employer.
All applicants will be considered for employment without attention
to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, veteran or disability status.
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