• Job Description

  Req#: vAGEl_-Qt0SW0s7kCDY2lQ

  Position Summary:
  

  The purpose of this position is to provide nursing management, set resident care standards for all direct care providers, and provide complete supervision and management for the nursing department.

  Major Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for the development of nursing service objectives and performance standards of nursing practice for each category of nursing personnel.
  • Assume accountability for the development, organization and implementation of approved policies and procedures.
  • Direct, evaluate and supervise all resident care and initiate corrective action as necessary.
  • Assess resident care needs and assist in the development of individualized plans of resident care.
  • Monitoring the development and implementation of nursing rehabilitation and restorative programs.
    
  • Analyze Quality Indicator reports, identify concerns and implement corrective action to improve resident care, and report to the facility Quality Assurance Committee.
  • Analyze incident and accident investigation reports to determine cause(s) and implement corrective action(s).
  • Assess resident needs and make recommendations for special rehabilitation programs.
  • Evaluate resident care as related to individualized resident needs, family involvement, and the physician’s plan of care for the resident.
  • Conduct or participate in resident care conferences.
  • Assess resident responses to medication and treatments and make appropriate recommendations for nursing action to be implemented.
  • Report problems to Administrator, conduct daily resident rounds, and initiate corrective action as necessary.
  • Identify safety hazards and initiate corrective action.
  • Direct implementation of Resident Bill of Rights.
  • Direct and implement nursing service educational programs including, but not limited to, orientation and in-service for licensed and unlicensed nursing personnel.
  • Conduct staff meetings with all shifts for purposes of planning, coordinating and implementing nursing service policies and procedures.
  • Demonstrate consistent management of nursing service problems, emergency situations, and initiate life-saving measures in the absence of a physician.
  • Assume responsibility for nursing service compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
  • Participate in the planning and implementation of the nursing service budget and consistently operate nursing service within the established budget guidelines.
  • Direct allocation of nursing service equipment and supplies within the facility and establish guidelines for efficient, economical utilization of supplies and equipment.
  • Direct and supervise scheduling of employees within established guidelines for allocation of nursing service personnel on duty. Recommend to the Administrator the number and level of personnel to be employed.
  • Conduct interviews, hire nursing service employees, conduct counseling interviews and initiate disciplinary action as necessary.
  • Prepare employee performance evaluations and initiate recommendations for salary increases, promotions, and terminations.
  • Participate in hospital committee meetings and function on committees as assigned.
  • Make management reports and special assignments and adhere to established time schedules.
  • Establish open lines of communication with consultants and consistently take follow-up action on recommendations.
  • Take inquiries for resident placement as assigned by the Director of Marketing and Admissions and initiate procedures for proper placement of residents and level of care determinations.
  • Establish good public relations with hospital and other community service liaisons.
  • Maintain confidentiality of resident and facility information.
  • Perform other related duties as directed by the Administrator and/or governing body.
  • Observe infection control procedures.

  Required Licenses, Registration, Certifications:

  1. Must possess a current RN license in the State of Michigan.
  2. BSN/MSN preferred.

  Knowledge and Critical Skills/Expertise:

  1. Strong clinical skills, including experience with intravenous medications and fluids, tracheostomy, and medication administration.

  Experience:

  1. Experience working in a long-term care facility.
  2. Knowledge of State and Federal guidelines.

• About the company

  Since our establishment in 1945, Heritage Community has nurtured a passion for providing the seniors & families of West Michigan with exemplary personalized care. Organized as a nonprofit on principles of honor, community and meaningful living, we unde...

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