Director Of Nursing, Long Term Care/Skilled Nursing Unit, Harvard, IL

Overview

Looking for Director of Nursing for 34 bed Skilled Nursing and Long Term Care Facility located within Mercyhealth Harvard Hospital

• 5 STAR FACILITY FOR THE PAST 5 YEARS.

$10,000 sign on bonus!

The Director of Nursing for Mercy Harvard Care Center is the unit director of nursing with shift accountability. This position is responsible for coordinating and facilitating nursing care activities to improve continuity of care across the continuum under the direction of the MHCC director for nursing care practice. The DON assists the MHCC administrator with developing and implementing policies and procedures to provide nursing services to meet the Federal and State regulatory requirements. DON provides continuing education to insure competency of staff. Provides consultative direction and expertise in all areas of nursing services to insure assessment and improvement and quality maintenance programs are developed and maintained. The DON is a team leader and provides shift supervision to nursing staff through hiring, training, evaluation, assignment and delegation of duties within budget and resident census guidelines. The DON acts as a patient advocate and as a resource to patients, families and other inter-disciplinary staff. The DON for LTC is responsible for completing, evaluating and reporting monthly quality data, which includes: falls, skin, psychotropic medications and chart compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and vision to the department by developing and maintaining departmental objectives, standards of nursing practice and nursing policy, and procedure manuals.

• Plan, coordinate and implement new techniques, nursing objectives and standards of nursing care.

• Coordinate nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the resident's total regime of care and provide direct resident care.

• Oversee and assist in assessment, coordination, planning, monitoring, implementation and evaluation in case management.

• Organize resident care programs which include the interdisciplinary team, resident care planning team, the restorative care program and other programs as necessary to provide optimal care.

• Foster an environment which acknowledges and supports each resident and their rights to make choices regarding their surroundings and care.

• Develop, implement, monitor, and enforce department policies.

• Generate input into the budget process and maintain monthly expense records.

• Guide and enforce proper infection control practices.

KEYWORDS: DON, Director of Nursing, Long Term Care, LTC, Skilled Nursing

Education and Experience

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

BSN required upon hire.

2-4 years of experience in supervisory position in long term care nursing or demonstrated experience as a leader or manager in a long term care facility. Working knowledge of reimbursement systems and State and Federal Regulations within Long Term Care and TJC.

Certification/Licensure

Licensed as an RN in state of practice

Approved CPR certification required within 90 days (Other certification per unit requirements: ACLS, PALS, PEARS, NRP)

Special Physical Demands

The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:

Quality

• Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.

Service

• Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.

Partnering

• Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.

Cost

• Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.