BASIC FUNCTION

Responsible for effective overall management of the Nursing Department and coordination with other disciplines to provide quality services to all individuals served by the facility.

QUALIFICATIONS

Current RN license in the state.

EDUCATION

BSN/MSN Degree preferred

EXPERIENCE

Three to five years’ progressive management experience preferred.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

1. Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as a RN in the state.
2. Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
3. Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when necessary.
4. Must be able to relate information concerning the client’s condition.
   PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (With or without the aid of mechanical devices)
5. Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
6. Must be able to read, write and speak the English language in an understandable manner.
7. Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
8. Must possess sight/hearing senses, or use prosthetics that will enable those senses to function adequately so that the requirements of the position can be fully met.
9. Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
10. May be required to lift, push, and pull, no more than 25 lbs.
11. Must have personal integrity, have flexibility, and the ability to work effectively with others.
12. Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times, hostile persons including residents, family members, visitors, etc.
13. Must function independently without direct supervision.
14. Must maintain good grooming, personal hygiene skills and appearance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Supports and practices the philosophy, objectives and standards of the Department of Nursing and participates in the revision of these as necessary to ensure quality services.
2. Participates in the interdisciplinary management process.
3. Ensures effective and efficient organization and staffing of the nursing department.
4. Ensures that nursing interventions meet the personal, physical and cognitive needs of each individual as well as maximize his/her self-care capacities, identity, independence, choice and opportunity for social interaction.
5. Monitors the out comes of nursing services activity by evaluating the performance of nursing staff, ensuring compliance with all facility and regulatory agency standards, policies and procedures, participates and/or coordinates facility committees and monitoring the effective and efficient used of budgeted resources [personnel, supplies, equipment].
6. Ensures a safe and sanitary environment for individuals, employees and visitors.
7. Actively maintains cohesive public and professional relationships with individuals, families, other personnel, physicians and the community.
8. Actively promotes and contributes to staff education and professional development.
9. Assures action plans are in place to generate sufficient applicant flow and to select qualified individuals to fill position vacancies.
10. Develops recommendations and staffing action plans, when needed, for cost containment
11. Performs other duties as deemed necessary and appropriate or as directed by the administrator or his/her designee.