Director of Nursing

Job Description

Description:

JOB SUMMARY

The Director of Nursing, reporting to the Health Care Administrator, directs and oversees care for all residents of Williamsburg Landing Health and Rehabilitation Center, ensuring compliance with state and federal laws, licensing, and accreditation (CARF-CCAC) regulations. The Director is responsible for establishing departmental performance goals and recommending policies to carry out its mission.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Develops and maintains nursing service objectives, standards of practice, policies and procedures, in collaboration with the Health Care Administrator and the facility Medical Director

Establishes work processes and ensures adequate resources to include equipment, supplies, and staffing to ensure residents receive quality care

Participates and oversees the recruiting, interviewing, and evaluation of staff; supports the Shift Supervisors and Nurse Educator in their efforts to coordinate the onboarding process including the recommendation and coordination of staff training

Understands and communicates the position control for Health & Rehabilitation to ensure appropriate vacancies are being advertised; updates the shared documents in real time to represent the most accurate position control

Coordinates that all worker’s compensation matters are processed timely and accurately prior to submission to Talent Management

Co-investigates with the Shift Supervisors and responds to areas of opportunity identified through We Care Connect and employee Stay Interviews

Rounds daily on resident floors to observe nursing practices and ensure resident satisfaction; reports findings to Health Care Administrator

Assists in the development of the annual departmental operating and capital budgets

Tracks employee turnover and assumes shared responsibility for same; implements initiatives to reduce employee turnover

Represents resident interests in multi-disciplinary meetings, ensuring care plans are maintained through collaboration with Therapy, Activities, Social Work, and physicians

Under the direction of the Health Care Administrator and in coordination with the Shift Supervisors, develops and conducts a formalized Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) program

Recommends and completes plans of correction for past non-compliance scenarios; involves CNAs and Nurses in Action Plans

Leads weekly quality meeting ensuring concerns regarding resident weights, readmissions, wounds, behaviors, falls, usage of antipsychotic medication, pain levels are addressed; if a concern is raised, leads a formal QAPI action plan process

Performs audits of medical records, identifying procedural deficiencies and ensuring appropriate corrective action is taken; ensures that the appropriate documentation is present for skilled residents to ensure HRC receives payment for services rendered

Takes the lead with the Health Care Administrator and Shift Supervisors along with Security and/or local law enforcement in investigations of elder abuse, neglect, exploitation and misappropriation

Assumes “on call” duty in a regular rotation and assigns the “on call” schedule to assure 24 hour coverage by nursing administration

Maintains positive interactions with residents, guests, and other Williamsburg Landing employees; monitors resident surveys to improve residents’ perception of service quality

Coordinates and communicates with the Shift Supervisors to ensure staff receives all required trainings and encourages participation in professional development opportunities

Holds a regular meeting with the Medical Director and other providers to discuss areas of opportunity and clinical initiatives

Conducts meetings at least monthly with nursing team members to discuss areas of opportunity and updates in community events

Oversees the completion of annual performance evaluations with the Shift Supervisors for all nursing team members; ensures that these reviews are completed on time

Holds nursing team accountable for essential responsibilities and issues timely Employee Disciplinary Notices (EDNs) when necessary

Coordinates care provided by contracted providers i.e. Wound Physician, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Podiatrist, Dentist; ensures documentation from visits are uploaded into the EMR

Inputs quality data into the monthly COR spreadsheet and ensures that reporting managers input data by the due date; leads the COR call

Reviewed the CASPER quality reports on a monthly basis with the MDS Coordinator for areas of opportunity; if identified, creates a QAPI action plan

Coordinates with the MDS representative to ensure timely transmission of the MDSs

Participates in committees as requested

Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Current Commonwealth of Virginia Registered Nurse licensure required with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in long term care facility supervision

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Comprehensive knowledge of geriatric nursing standards, principles, and practices; thorough practical knowledge of state and federal regulations related to nursing homes; knowledge of Medicare regulations; comprehensive knowledge of resident care standards, psychosocial dimension of gerontology, and medical records

BENEFITS (Full-Time Employees):

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

FSA & HSA

403(b) Retirement Plan*

529 College Savings Plan*

Long-Term Care Insurance

Legal Resources

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay*

Corporate Wellness Program*

Health Club & Spa Membership*

Employee Education & Training Fund*

Employee Assistance Program

Credit Union Membership*

* Part Time employee eligible

Williamsburg Landing is a non-profit, independent community offering a vibrant lifestyle for residents.

EOE/Drug Free/Tobacco FreeRequirements: