Director of Nursing

Job Posting for Director of Nursing (DON) - at Regency Birmingham

Overview:

The Director of Nursing oversees all medical and care needs for the residents. The director oversees all Department Staff. Ensures the overall mission of Regency Senior Living is fulfilled.

Responsibilities:

Nursing:

• Maintains weekly QA and Incident Report Logs for the State of AL.
• Conducts and Maintains Quarterly Care Plans for all residents.
• Responsible for quarterly Level of Care assessments for all residents.
• Oversees monthly weight records of all residents.
• Conducts comprehensive resident assessments (home visits, if necessary)
• Ensures all documentation is complete before new residents move in.
• Ensure EMAR meets required regulations and collaborates with the pharmacy to ensure compliance.
• Participate in monthly clinical conference calls.
• Conduct random chart reviews.
• Coordinate with our Medical Director.
• Communicate and develop relationships with residents, family members, and POA.
• Maintain relationships with home health agencies/ hospice.
• Responsible for ordering medical supplies for the department.
• Required to be on call for any medical emergency.
• May be required to assist with medication distribution.
• Responsible for ordering supplies.
• Collaborates and partners with physicians, pharmacists, and other medical personnel to promote quality care.
• Ensures compliance and staff understanding of company policy and procedure.
• Complete/record incident reports in the appropriate record system.
• Additional Duties as assigned.

Caregivers:

• Partners with The Executive Director on recruiting, hiring, training, in-service, and separation for all department staff.
• Reviewing am/pm any new applicants in Healthsource with immediate follow up via phone/text/email.
• Responsible for on boarding reviews for all Department Staff.
• Manages the staff work Schedule.
• Creates residents laundry, showers, and room cleaning schedules for Caregivers to follow
• Conducts a bi-monthly employee in-service as needed.
• Listens to all staff grievances or personal concerns, strong interpersonal skills.
• Conducts periodic reviews as needed and annual reviews for all staff.

Required Skills, Education, and Experience:

• Graduated Nursing School as a Registered Nurse (RN) and has passed Board Tests, maintain current Nursing licensing.
• Must have the ability to maintain effective working relationships with other coworkers and relate well with authority figures.
• Must be passionate about seniors.
• Able to work with seniors ranging from independent to those requiring assistance with physical and cognitive impairments.
• Requires frequent sitting, standing, bending, reaching, stooping, twisting, pushing, and walking.
• Must Present a neat, clean, and professional appearance and demonstrate a positive and cheerful attitude towards other associates and residents and their families.
• Must understand that they are subject to exposure to hazardous chemicals and infectious substances.
• Strong administrative skills, coaching, and strategic planning required.
• Minimum 3 years supervising position experience in senior living or comparable experience.
• Quality Assurance / Improvement and staff development experience.
• Ability to work a full shift, come to work on time, and work overtime as needed.
• Exhibit good time management and organization skills.
• Possess the ability to handle complex issues.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Work with Integrity and Humility, and Strive for Excellence.
• Serves on leadership team and rotates as MOD.