Director of Nursing - Livingston Place at Southern Ave Assisted Living

PRIMARY FUNCTION:This position supervises clinical teams in collaboration with the Director of Nursing while carrying out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. In collaboration with the Director of Nursing, allocates department resources in an efficient and economic manner to enable each resident to attain or maintain the highest practical physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. 

TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: The Assistant Director of Nursing’s typical responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to the following:

§  Ensure infection control and prevention. Implement, develop and assess effectiveness of infection prevention principles and requirements for the facility and staff. 

§  Manage facility wound program for all residents and assist nursing staff with wound care and provide education, including assessment, logging, and communication regarding wounds. 

§  Support and practice the mission, philosophy and objectives of the nursing department to ensure quality care to all residents. 

§  Maintain current knowledge of applicable Medicare, managed care, and state Medicaid regulations, reimbursement systems and methodologies. 

§  Assess, develop, and provide education to meet the needs of all clinical staff based on facility assessment, quality assurance audits, federal and state law and requirements. 

§  Provide education to ensure that all clinical staff are competent in their practice and skills set to promote the admission of increasingly complex residents and promote effective clinical outcomes of all residents. 

§  Provide clinical expertise to facilitate and support the nursing process in resident interventions/care provided. 

§  Provide proper orientation for all LHCC employees for departmental orientation and other county policies as appropriate.

§  Assist in care and nursing duties on the unit as needed or directed, including but not limited to medication administration, unit nurse duties, admissions, discharges and transfers. 

§  Develop, maintain and implement clinical policies and procedures that conform to current standards of nursing practice, facility mission, and operational policies while maintaining compliance with federal and state laws and regulations. 

§  Communicate and interpret policies and procedures to nursing staff practice and implementation. 

§  Participate in state and federal nursing home surveys. Assist in developing, implementing and monitoring plans of correction for nursing service deficiencies as warranted. 

§  Participate in the admission process of prospective residents in terms of assessing their nursing needs and ensuring appropriate placement. 

§  Oversee nursing schedules to assure they meet resident needs and regulatory and budgetary standards.  

§  Direct the investigation of alleged resident abuse, neglect or misappropriation and submit to the state as warranted. 

§  Participate in counseling and/or education for residents, family members or staff in coordination with the Nurse Manager or Director of Nursing. 

§  Participate in the recruitment and selection of nursing personnel and assure sufficient staff is hired. 

§  Work on-call as determined and assigned by Director of Nursing.  

§  Act in an administrative capacity in the absence of the Director of Nursing and/or Administrator – LHCC. 

§  Demonstrate a commitment to county safety and risk management efforts. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

§  Required to actively persuade and/or direct others toward the achievement of expected outcomes.

§  Make decisions by interpreting and applying department policies and practices with general managerial direction as needed.

§  In relation to established procedures, protocols and policies of the County, challenges and problems occurring in this position must be addressed within broader, department-wide procedures and practices.

WORKING CONDITIONS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently or occasionally exposed to:

§  Fumes or airborne particles.

§  Moving mechanical parts.

§  Wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, risk of electrical shock, and risk of radiation.

§  Moderate noise level. 

§  Use hands to finger, handle and feel, and talk and hear.

§  Frequently is required to walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, and taste or smell.

§  Occasionally required to stand; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

§  Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.

§  Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.