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ALIYA Healthcare Consulting

Director of Nursing

ALIYA Healthcare Consulting, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Base pay range $120,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr

Job Summary The primary purpose of the DON in planning, organizing, and directing the day-to-day functions of the Nursing department is to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times, as directed by the Administrator.

Essential Job Functions Every effort has been made to make your job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the position.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Life Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Accident Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

On-Demand Pay Option

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Will report to the Administrator

Planning, developing, organizing, implementing policies and procedures in accordance with all governing rules

Planning, developing, organizing, implementing the day-to-day functions of the nursing department in accordance with all governing rules

Oversee nursing education

Ensure in-service training in the following areas for all CNAs on a monthly basis:

Catheter Care

Pericare

Infection Control

Oral care and hygiene

Oxygen Application

Safe transfers

Ensure Return Demonstrations for CNAs:

Pericare upon orientation, quarterly, and as needed

Catheter care upon orientation, quarterly, and as needed

Hand washing upon orientation, quarterly, and as needed

Ensure in-service training in the following areas for all Nurses on a quarterly basis:

Infection Control

Oral care and hygiene

Oxygen Administration

Medication Pass and proper documentation

Mandoux Testing

General nursing issues

Ensure Return Demonstrations for Nurses:

Mandoux testing – semi-annually

Medication Pass – semi-annually

Ensure reference material at nursing station is current

Make written/oral reports and recommendations to the Administrator

Ensure all nursing personnel are following their job descriptions

Develop, maintain, and implement QA program for the nursing department

Coordinate nursing services portion of resident discharge plan

Documentation Chart Audits

Ensure Nurse Managers complete 72-hour admission chart audits

Complete 72-hour admission chart audits in ADON’s absence

Ensure quarterly chart audits are complete and accurate

Review discharge records

Wound Prevention and Treatment

Ensure documentation is accurate and current

Ensure comprehensive assessments and Braiden scales are up to date

Ensure treatments are completed

Lab Reports

Ensure physician is notified

Ensure nurse notes and new orders are documented and followed

PT/INR Reports

Ensure reports are logged and followed up on

Other Documentation Monitoring

Infection/Isolation

Change of condition

Review nursing notes for accuracy

Incident and accident reviews and prevention

QA involvement

State reporting coordination

Policy updates

Monitor documentation protocols

Administrative Duties

Complete medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, and charting

Serve on committees (Infection Control, QA, Safety, etc.)

Attend Care Plan meetings as needed

Participate in weekend admin and supervisory on-call schedule

Staffing & Personnel Management

Determine and maintain nursing staffing needs

Recruit and select nursing personnel

Ensure proper nurse/CNA coverage on all shifts

Oversee staff scheduling

Complete performance evaluations

Make daily rounds

Monitor absenteeism, tardiness, and overtime

Administer fair disciplinary actions

Resident Interaction

Participate in admission decisions

Coordinate special resident needs with Admissions Director

Greet new admissions

Make rounds with doctors as needed

Professional Development & Compliance

Attend continuing education programs and maintain licensure

Ensure staff follow safety protocols

Maintain clean, safe work areas

Enforce departmental policies and dress codes

Maintain adequate medication and supply stock

Protect resident confidentiality

Coordinate resident programs

Any other duties assigned by the Administrator

Seniority Level Associate

Employment Type Full-time

Job Function Health Care Provider

Industries Hospitals and Health Care

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