Director of Skilled Nursing (RN)

Find your new career with a team of HEROES, who are extraordinary people doing ordinary things for seniors. We are dedicated to giving back and supporting our team members, local community, and others worldwide.

Come join a team with (6) Industry Best of the Best Awards and help us put People First Always. Come see why Wildewood Downs is certified as a Great Place to Work! Now accepting applications for a full-time Director of Nursing (RN).

This position oversees the nursing aspects, directing and evaluating of all Skilled Nursing personnel providing direct resident care.

The ideal candidate must have a current state licensure as a RN in good standing, must be able to work the clinical floor, and focused on providing excellent clinical care.

Skilled nursing and management experience is required.

POSITION SUMMARY :

Overall supervision, provision, and quality of nursing care in Care Services (Healthcare) and residential apartments in accordance with SLC standards, policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Develops, organizes and operates the nursing services for Skilled Nursing department.
• Works in collaboration with the Resident Care Director to provide quality nursing care to residents.
• Ensures that significant clinical developments of residents are reported to their physicians, the Medical Director, the Executive Director and State (if necessary).
• Coordinates nursing services for Skilled Nursing residents including the procurement of outside sources such as Home Health, private duty, Hospice, rehabilitation services, psychological, etc.
• Develops and maintains a schedule of daily rounds and assignments of duties for all nursing associates to assure 24 hour coverage sufficient to meet federal and state regulatory requirements as well as SLC's standards.
• Orders all nursing supplies, office supplies and equipment for Skilled Nursing.
• Develops and participates in a new associate orientation program, including private duty and agency associates.
• Attends and prepares necessary information for Quarterly Assurance Meetings and annual policy reviews.
• Assumes the responsibilities of the Administrator in his / her absence.
• Serves on-call on weekends and after normal working hours.
• Accepts Manager on Duty responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
• Participates in and attends all required in-service training and education programs as scheduled.
• Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES : To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :

• Technical Skills Individual must demonstrate current and ongoing competence in tasks assigned which indicates a specialized skill in this area above and beyond the average.
• Communication Demonstrates an ability to effectively and regularly transfer information to necessary parties to improve the quality of work and to provide the supervisor with actionable, accurate data.
• Initiative Is self-motivated and personally competitive. Wants to achieve for the good of the Company and the team. Seeks additional work when they have capacity.

Demonstrates an ability and desire to bring new ideas and solutions to the supervisor on an ongoing basis.

• Flexibility The ability to quickly adapt to changing conditions. The ability to navigate obstacles with ease and professionalism.
• Interpersonal Skills Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control;

remains open to ideas and tries new things

• Teamwork Balances team and individual responsibilities; encourages others and asks for help when needed. Exhibits patience and compassion.
• Professionalism Ensures service is delivered on time and is of the highest quality. Assumes responsibility for mistakes.

Presents themselves in a manner which enhances the brand image. Understands that no information is truly private and conducts online or social networking activities accordingly.

• Ethics Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works ethically with integrity; upholds the Company’s Guiding Principles :
• People First, Always
• We Exist to Serve our Members
• We Have a Responsibility to be Full

Physical Demands, Work Environment, and Expected Hours of Work : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• This position is very active and requires frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping and climbing.
• This position will be required to lift or carry weight up to 50 lbs. and ability to push up to 250 pounds independently.
• The individual must use proper body mechanics to assist residents in their daily living.
• This position regularly requires long hours and frequent night and weekend work.

TRAVEL :

No travel is expected although occasional travel may be required for training sessions, continuing education opportunities, emergency situations, and other company functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :

• BS degree from an accredited school of nursing. Registered nurse with a current state license.
• Certification in CPR, AED, and First Aid
• Two years’ experience in a similar healthcare position preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED :

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English fluently.
• Ability to meet or exceed the company’s attendance and punctuality standards.
• Ability to use Electronic Records and miscellaneous software and office equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow directions as given.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
5 days ago