Confidential Posting
Job Summary
- Location
- Atlanta, GA
- Industries
- Healthcare Services
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Employee
- Years of Experience
- 5+ to 7 Years
- Career Level
- Manager (Manager/Supervisor of Staff)
- Job Reference Code
- ATLDON
Director of Nursing for Skilled Nursing Facility
About the Job
We are seeking an experienced, energetic and passionate Director of Nursing (DON - RN) to ensure the highest levels of quality care for our residents at our skilled nursing facility in GA. We are a dynamic and growing Long Term Care company that is interviewing and recruiting for a Nursing Services Leader to improve quality of life for our residents. We are looking for an RN with proven success in managing a Skilled Nursing facility and experience in the following areas:
- Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized governmental agencies.
- Management duties including, but not limited to, hiring, training and developing, coaching and counseling, and terminating department staff, as deemed necessary.
- Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct the nursing services department, as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility.
- Assume administrative authority, responsibility and accountability for all functions, activities, and training of the nursing department.
- Organize, develop, and direct the administration and resident care of the nursing service department.
- Participate in Department Supervisor Meetings, Resident Care Plan Meetings, Budget Committee Meetings, Safety Committee Meetings, Quality Assessment and Assurance Committee Meetings, In-service Education, Family Council and any other meeting as directed by the Administrator.
- Meet monthly with staff on each shift.
- Meet daily with Director of Admissions/Marketing, Business Office Manager, and Administrator regarding admission and placement of proposed residents. Evaluate prospective residents in terms of the nursing service they need and the capability of the facility to supply the needed service.
- Participate in coordination of resident services through departmental and appropriate staff committee meetings.
- Meet monthly with nursing staff regarding Chart Audit and Physician’s orders. Review audit with Medical Records prior to submitting to Administration.
- Delegate to nursing service supervisory personnel the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary to perform their assigned duties.
- Make daily rounds of the nursing department to verify that all nursing service personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards.
- Provide appropriate departmental in-service education programs in compliance with Corporate, State and Federal guidelines.
- Work closely with Administrator in resolving grievances with nursing staff, family members, and residents.
- Perform nursing services and deliver resident care services in compliance with corporate policies and State and Federal regulations.
- Inform state of any reportable incidents within appropriate time frames. Complete investigative analysis as required.
- Inform nursing service personnel of new admissions, their expected time of arrival, room assignment, etc.
- Schedule daily rounds to observe residents and to determine if nursing needs are being met in accordance with the resident’s request.
- Monitor medication passes and treatment schedules to verify that medications are being administered as ordered and that treatments are provided, as scheduled.
- Provide direct nursing care, as necessary.
- Regularly inspect the facility and nursing practices for compliance with federal, state, and local standards and regulations.
- Study Infection Control Reports, Medication Incident Reports and Resident Incident Reports for corrective action.
- Other special projects and duties, as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: Must have a current RN nursing license in GA, 5+ years experience in geriatrics/long term care management with previous experience as an ADON or DON REQUIRED, ability to handle multiple assignments and issues, excellent communication and organizational skills a must and the ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment. We have competitive salaries in long term care based upon experience and wonderful company benefits…
