Eventide
Grand Island Care Center
3490 Ewoldt St
Grand Island, NE 68803, USA
Tabitha at Prairie Commons in Grand Island, NE is currently seeking a Director of Nursing to oversee the day-to-day nursing operations of the skilled nursing facility.
The Director of Nursing ensures that the highest degree of quality care is provided to all residents/tenants of Eventide under the direction and through the coordination of Nursing, Social Services, Admissions, Activities, Housekeeping, and Infection Control.
Ideal Candidate
Must have an active NE RN license or be able to obtain upon hire Long Term Care experience preferred but not required Previous experience as a supervisor/manager a plus Administration
Plans, develops, organizes, evaluates, and directs the nursing department, as well as its programs and activities in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines. Evaluates current procedures and practices and develops and implements alternative care methods designed to improve the delivery of resident care including admissions, nursing, social services, activities, and infection control processes. Coordinates with Executive Director to ensure the completion of the Plan of Correction for survey deficiencies for departments during inspections and provides a written copy of the Plan to the Chief Operating Officer as needed. Determines and ensures adequate levels of nursing personnel needed to meet staffing requirements. Ensures that documentation is reviewed in a time frame consistent with state and federal regulations. Assists in the budgeting processes including analysis of costs, operations, and forecasting data to determine progress toward stated goals and objectives. Prepares reports and records on department operations as needed. Rotates nursing call responsibilities for designated campuses as needed. Performs periodic review and coding of pharmacy and nursing invoices. Direct Care
Directs and coordinates individualized care plans for Eventides residents/tenants through chart review and is responsible for the accuracy of nursing care records. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to ensure accuracy of status of residents progress and identifies changes in condition to implement appropriate interventions. Establishes and evaluates standards of resident care. Develops appropriate programs to identify developmental and educational needs of the staff. Assists Managers/Coordinators in monitoring Medicare information on residents and assists in determining Medicare eligibility of residents/tenants as needed. Ensures a comprehensive plan of care is established and implemented for each resident. Makes the final decision on resident/tenant admissions and resident moves in conjunction with the Social Services Director or Social Worker. Ensures that appropriate discharge and transfer planning is conducted for residents. Performs direct nursing care as necessary for training or staffing purposes. Monitors nursing staff to ensure they are following established safety regulations in the use of equipment and supplies. Ensures that nursing areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner. Leadership
Makes daily rounds of the nursing department to ensure that all staff are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards. Attends meetings, chairs designated committees as requested, and provides resident information to committees as appropriate. Reviews achievements and discusses required changes in goals and objectives with interdisciplinary team. Builds and maintains relationships with families and residents. Assists with problem solving when necessary. Remains visible within the community and represents the facility at various community functions as needed. Maintains a good working relationship with the medical profession and other health-related facilities and organizations through formal working and transfer agreements. Interviews and hires Resident Care positions for the department as necessary. Assumes responsibility for job performance appraisals of designated staff. Counsels, disciplines, and terminates employees as needed and ensures that thorough documentation is completed. Will consult with Executive Director and Human Resources Director throughout these processes. Acts on behalf of Administrator during his/her absence as necessary. Attends and participates in workshops, seminars, etc. to keep current on changes in the long-term care field and maintains a current licensure status. Will rotate weekend and weekly on call responsibilities and provide leadership to direct care staff. Qualifications
Experience
Licenses & Certifications
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Must have an active NE RN license or be able to obtain upon hire Long Term Care experience preferred but not required Previous experience as a supervisor/manager a plus Administration
Plans, develops, organizes, evaluates, and directs the nursing department, as well as its programs and activities in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines. Evaluates current procedures and practices and develops and implements alternative care methods designed to improve the delivery of resident care including admissions, nursing, social services, activities, and infection control processes. Coordinates with Executive Director to ensure the completion of the Plan of Correction for survey deficiencies for departments during inspections and provides a written copy of the Plan to the Chief Operating Officer as needed. Determines and ensures adequate levels of nursing personnel needed to meet staffing requirements. Ensures that documentation is reviewed in a time frame consistent with state and federal regulations. Assists in the budgeting processes including analysis of costs, operations, and forecasting data to determine progress toward stated goals and objectives. Prepares reports and records on department operations as needed. Rotates nursing call responsibilities for designated campuses as needed. Performs periodic review and coding of pharmacy and nursing invoices. Direct Care
Directs and coordinates individualized care plans for Eventides residents/tenants through chart review and is responsible for the accuracy of nursing care records. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to ensure accuracy of status of residents progress and identifies changes in condition to implement appropriate interventions. Establishes and evaluates standards of resident care. Develops appropriate programs to identify developmental and educational needs of the staff. Assists Managers/Coordinators in monitoring Medicare information on residents and assists in determining Medicare eligibility of residents/tenants as needed. Ensures a comprehensive plan of care is established and implemented for each resident. Makes the final decision on resident/tenant admissions and resident moves in conjunction with the Social Services Director or Social Worker. Ensures that appropriate discharge and transfer planning is conducted for residents. Performs direct nursing care as necessary for training or staffing purposes. Monitors nursing staff to ensure they are following established safety regulations in the use of equipment and supplies. Ensures that nursing areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner. Leadership
Makes daily rounds of the nursing department to ensure that all staff are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards. Attends meetings, chairs designated committees as requested, and provides resident information to committees as appropriate. Reviews achievements and discusses required changes in goals and objectives with interdisciplinary team. Builds and maintains relationships with families and residents. Assists with problem solving when necessary. Remains visible within the community and represents the facility at various community functions as needed. Maintains a good working relationship with the medical profession and other health-related facilities and organizations through formal working and transfer agreements. Interviews and hires Resident Care positions for the department as necessary. Assumes responsibility for job performance appraisals of designated staff. Counsels, disciplines, and terminates employees as needed and ensures that thorough documentation is completed. Will consult with Executive Director and Human Resources Director throughout these processes. Acts on behalf of Administrator during his/her absence as necessary. Attends and participates in workshops, seminars, etc. to keep current on changes in the long-term care field and maintains a current licensure status. Will rotate weekend and weekly on call responsibilities and provide leadership to direct care staff. Qualifications
Experience
Licenses & Certifications
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr