Director of Nursing-Assisted Living - Brooksville

Overview:

Director of Nursing, Assisted Living

The Director of Nursing is responsible for setting resident care standards for all direct care providers and provide complete supervision/management for the nursing department. This position includes planning, organizing, implementing, evaluating and directing the overall operation of Nursing Services within the guidelines of the facility policies and with strict adherence to all local, state and federal regulations.

Responsibilities:

• The Director of Nursing provides day to day execution and supervision of resident care procedures and taking corrective action as necessary
• Overseeing and being involved in establishing care plans for each resident, assessing, needs and goals
• DON will manage and monitor the review of nurses notes to determine if the care plan is being followed and also includes ascertaining the nursing completes all necessary reports, charting and assessments as required by their positions
• Charge Nurses and Resident Aides as directed by Administrator
• Maintaining Records, implementing systems and overall compliance with administrative requirements of facility management
• Complying with safety requirements, infection control measures, and maintaining a clean work environment in accordance with facility policy
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• A graduate of an accredited school of nursing and possess a valid LPN license
• Must meet State and Federal Director of Nursing requirements which include having at least one year of supervisory experience
• Have a thorough understanding of the principles of safe effective nursing practices
• The ability to adhere to professional code of ethics
• The ability to be discrete and protect the integrity of confidential information and stay within Corporate Compliance and HIPAA