Director of Nursing

Job Title: Director of Nursing New Hope Manor

Reports to: Administrator

 

Responsibilities:

Participates as the lead member of the facilities nursing management team.  Duties include managing, planning, administrative decision making and coordinating nursing care within the facility.

 

Qualifications:

·       Must have a current RN license in good standing

·       Nursing management experience in long term care preferred but not necessary

·       Ability to understand, and carry out verbal or written instructions in English

·       Ability to complete assignments in a timely manner

·       Ability to work flexibly and positively with intermittent interruptions

·       Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of staff, families, other healthcare professionals and regulatory officials

·       Ability to be available after hours to answer clinical questions

 

Essential Functions:

·       Assure resident safety and quality of care

·       Defines and maintains the standard of nursing practice within the facility

·       Assist in developing policies and procedures that govern nursing services and other services under the position

·       Responsible for staff performance, staff recruitment, staff retention and staff development

·       Responsible for collaborating with other departments and agencies regarding resources and services for improved resident care

·       Participates in meeting and committees

·       Promotes positive relations with residents, staff, families and guests

·       Ability to use professional and tactful appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations

·       Ability to oversee and implement infection control, dietary changes, pharmaceutical services, medication management, weights, accident and incidents, skin and labs.  Conduct weekly meetings to ensure that recommendations are followed up.

·       Ability to pass PDPM training and Infection preventionist modules

·       Participate as an active member of the Quality Assurance Committee, best practice meetings and QAPI.  Prepare and present necessary reports to the Committee.

·       Participate in regulatory reports and deficiency corrections

·       Function as a liaison between the residents, their families, staff and public.  Screen potential resident inquiries and provide feedback to the team whether able to accept and provide care

Physical Requirements:

Has the ability to safely perform movements such as pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, kneeling, reaching and lifting to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations

Work Schedule:

As assigned, including some weekends, holidays: on call for clinical support

 

Benefits:

·       Medical, dental and vision insurance

·       Life insurance

·       Short-term disability

·       PTO

·       Paid holidays

·       Supportive long-term staff, organized with systems in place

 

     Please contact Susan Hickey at 512-259-3999 and or apply within 1623 W. New Hope Dr. Cedar Park Texas 78613