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Director of Nursing Long Term Care
The Director of Nursing role for Long Term Care is involved in the oversight all of the nursing care provided for the residents in long term care, in coordination with their medical providers. The Director of Nursing is responsible for exercising strong leadership through recruiting, directing, retaining, and engaging staff to create a culture of high performance, patient safety, quality care, and customer service. Other responsibilities include scheduling and assisting employees in their responsibility to find coverage, weight tracking, updating care plans, attending all care conferences, coordinate all psychotropic drug meetings, assist with coordinating activities as needed. The facility will work to utilize the Director of Nursing as a charge nurse on as needed basis.
Desired Education, Certifications and/or Experience
• Wyoming Registered Nurse License in good standings with the state
• Preference will be given to candidates with nursing home experience
• Preference will be given to candidates with BSN
Responsibilities / Functional Job Description
General: Performance Expectations
1. Responsible - works independently, in a safe and appropriate manner. Demonstrates both problem-solving and problem-prevention skills.
2. Sensitive - displays sensitivity to the needs of patients and co-workers. Demonstrates good communications skills and empathy.
3. Timely - recognizes time as a customer's most valuable resource and responds promptly to patients' and co-workers' needs.
4. Accurate - works carefully and precisely, with attention to detail.
5. Coordinated - organizes and delivers service in the proper order. Displays good organization skills and utilizes resources wisely.
6. Thorough - meets all the requirements of his/her position. Is able to evaluate and follow up on his/her services.
General: Teamwork and Service Expectations
1. Display and encourage sensitivity to needs of patients, visitors, and co-workers.
2. Treat others with consideration, courtesy and respect.
3. Perform duties willingly and with initiative; shares necessary information so co-workers can do the same.
4. Remain composed and takes actions to restore calm in stressful situations.
5. Demonstrate judgment and tact when dealing with others.
6. Cooperate with other hospital departments and work groups.
7. Communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and co-workers; take action to clarify information received from others.
General: Standards of Behavior
1. Demonstrates a commitment to living the SLHD standards of behavior through exemplifying in action, a commitment to the values of SLHD, namely:
A. Innovation – continually seeking the latest advances in cost effective healthcare and customer service.
B. Compassion – concern for the individual, empathy for the situation, action to provide service
C. Integrity – doing the right thing; always.
D. Community – supporting, giving and acting to improve where we live, serve, and work.
E. Passion for Healthcare – fervently, avidly, and zealously seeking the improvement of human health
2. Displays this commitment to the standards of behavior through actions and words, by demonstrating the following behavior traits:
A. Adaptability – Responding resourcefully to changes indirection, priorities, schedules, approaches and responsibilities for the good of everyone. Maintaining a positive attitude when faced with a difficult or challenging situation and providing an uplifting and realistic outlook on the opportunities the future may present.
B. Communication – Listening attentively and seeking clarification, being friendly in words and actions, responding to others in a timely manner to ensure satisfaction, comfort and quality care. Utilizing AIDET and the promise to explain the experience the patient can expect, and communicate how the patient will receive excellent and timely care.
C. Professional Conduct and Attitude- Keeping personal conversations to an appropriate volume for the area I am working in, treating everyone in a courteous manner – rudeness is never acceptable, addressing conflict with others privately and respectfully and utilizing the appropriate chain of command. Doing the right thing, even when no one is watching, keeping frustration separate from patent care and professional activities, and recognize that patients are not an interruption, they are our reason for being here.
D. Commitment to Team Members/Patients – Assist patients in finding their destinations, walking with them when possible, interacting constructively with team members and supporting a blame free environment, recognizing there is no place for “it’s not my job”, finding the right person to support a patient or coworker if I am unable to support or help them. I will not spread negativity, being positive starts with me.
E. Personal and Career Development – Demonstrating a curiosity toward learning and practicing self-development. Supporting co-workers by sharing knowledge, expertise and encouragement to help them be successful in their role. Finding ways to improve the quality of my work even when things are going well. Seeking creative solutions to problems and encouraging creativity in others.
F. Sense of Ownership – Admitting and correcting mistakes, taking personal responsibility to help the organization to succeed. Ensuring cleanliness by maintaining a clutter free environment. Refraining from behavior or conversations that undermine the confidence of the community in our facility. Utilizing resources effectively and maintaining financial responsibility.
Role Specific: Work role responsibilities
1. Ensure that Local, State, and Federal requirements related to patient care activities are adhered to.
2. With assistance from and in coordination with the Quality Director, identify and implement quality assurance programs that maximize resident care and services.
3. Develop, implement, and enforce resident care policies and procedures.
4. Ensure that quality of care is consistently the top priority of all nursing staff.
5. Develop, implement, and monitor staff recruitment, development, evaluation programs to provide quality resident care and services.
6. Ensure integration of Resident Rights in all aspects of care.
7. Create monthly schedule for Nursing, CNA and all other LTC staff and assist in their responsibility to finding shift coverage when needed.
8. Coordinate and oversee admission process for any potential new long term care admissions. This includes ensuring Medical Director is willing to admit the potential resident , completion of PASSR, ensuring admission orders are obtained, and any other admission related requirements.
9. Attend all patient care conferences to help coordinate resident care.
10. Ensure that customer service (both internal and external) is a top priority.
11. Create a working environment that builds trust with staff, leadership, patients, and our community.
12. Develop and manage annual operating and capital budgets to effectively utilize fiscal resources.
13. Educate staff/residents/families/responsible parties regarding interpretation of and compliance with regulatory requirements.
14. Completion of MDS with assistance of interdisciplinary team
15. Participation in committee meetings (QA/QAPI, Safety, Psychotropic, Skin and Weight) as appropriate
16. Coordinate with the consulting pharmacist to ensure that rules and regulations are being followed.
17. Lead day-to-day clinical/nursing activities.
18. Oversee the Restorative Aid, Activities, and Social Service programs.
19. Completion of any other required reporting (including but not limited to NHSN).
20. Ensure completion and accuracy of bi-weekly departmental payroll and PBJ reporting requirements.
21. Ensure the 24/7 phone availability of a Registered Nurse to address concerns or questions of staff.
22. Any other designated tasks required
23. Serves as a Champion of the SLHD Standards of Behavior.
Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
1. Knowledge of accounting and finance best practices and programs which enhance the financial success of the organization
2. Ability to operate various office equipment
3. Skill in accuracy and attention to detail
4. Ability to perform public relations and public speaking in a professional manner
5. Ability to maintain confidentiality
6. Ability to read, write legibly and calculate mathematical figures
7. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables
8. Ability to work with, lead and supervise others
9. Ability to manage multiple assignments/projects; meet timelines and prioritize responsibility
10. Ability to handle stressful situations and react appropriately
11. Ability to maintain a driver’s license and ability to travel distances for multiple days as necessary
12. Ability to exercise good judgement in appraising situations and making decisions
13. Ability to work and interact effectively and positively with other staff members to build and enhance teamwork across SLMC departments
14. Ability to communicate to complete responsibilities effectively
15. Ability to see to use computer efficiently and read computer reports and correspondence
16. High proficiency with Microsoft office products (excel, word, PowerPoint, etc.)
Equal Employment Opportunity
South Lincoln Medical Center will provide equal opportunity employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person shall be discriminated against in employment because of race, color, gender, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or intellectual disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation or any other category protected by law.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Additional Information
Position Type : Full Time
Contact Information
Stephanie Raver - HR Business Partner
HR
711 Onyx
Kemmerer, WY 83101
Email: sraver@southlincolnmedical.com
Phone: 13078008683 |
