Director of Nursing at Medilodge of Livonia

Zeeland, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nursing Management, Staff Recruitment, Employee Evaluation, Budget Management, Clinical Competencies, Training Needs Assessment, Performance Improvement, Regulatory Compliance, Conflict Resolution, Staff Development, Scheduling, Quality Care, Data Collection, Competency Evaluations, Meeting Facilitation, Policy Adherence

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Summary: Manages the facility nursing program in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, applicable State and Federal regulations, and policies and procedures. Essential Functions: Rounds on unit at least once daily Performs general management functions such as hiring, disciplining and evaluating employees. Interview and hire new nursing staff. Plans and facilitates meetings and committees to address resident care issues. Review time sheets for accuracy before payroll. Manages the Nursing Department with the goal of achieving and maintaining the highest quality of care possible. Develops and manages systems to assure clinical competiencies. Participates in developing, implementing and evaluating programs that promote the recruitment, retention, development and continuing education of nursing staff members. Identification of training needs. Initiates studies to evaluate effectiveness of nursing services in relation to their objectives and costs. Develops and manages nurse – on call system. Develops the department budget for approval, monitors expenses and stays within budget. Investigate and resolve residents/family/employee concerns. Ensures that annual competency evaluations and performance reviews are completed in the appropriate time frame. Participating in Employee Recognition Program. Pro-actively addresses survey and/or standards of care issues. Develop and manage staffing schedular system. Plans and guides the professional development of nursing staff. Ensures that adequate nursing staff are available based on facility/census requirements. Collect data to compile reports in a timely manner, and to meet deadlines. Participates in facility "Performance Improvement Program." Assures that all clinical protocols and nursing policies and procedures are followed. Performs other tasks as assigned. Assure Pharmacy, dietary, physician consults are followed in timely manner. Assumes complete responsibilities for the Center in absence of Administrator. Requirements Qualifications: Education: Graduate of accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred. Licenses/Certification: Valid RN license in the state employed. Valid CPR certification. Experience: Three years experience as a Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, or equivalent supervisory nursing experience.

Responsibilities

The Director of Nursing manages the nursing program in accordance with regulations and oversees the nursing department to ensure high-quality care. Responsibilities include staff management, budget oversight, and compliance with clinical protocols.