Director of Nursing

We are currently recruiting for a proven and experienced Director of Nursing (DON-RN) in long-term care for our skilled nursing facility we own and operate in Taylorsville, KY.

Our innovative facility is bridging the gap between the past and the present for those with Alzheimer ?s disease and related conditions. We embrace the physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of each individual in our specially-designed, person-centered environment. We believe in providing extensive education, resulting in highly trained caregivers, while delivering safe, clinically appropriate medical care.

Summary:
To manage the overall operations of the Nursing Department in accordance with Company policies, standards of nursing practices and governmental regulations so as to maintain excellent care of all residents? needs.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Management duties including, but not limited to, hiring, training and developing, coaching and counseling, and terminating department staff, as deemed necessary.
- Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized governmental agencies.
- In the absence of the Administrator and Assistant Administrator (if applicable), assume responsibility of the facility.
- Oversee the employee health program in cooperation with the Medical Director and Staff Development Coordinator.
- Monitor the Weekly Level of Care Report, Dietary Consultant Report, Pharmacy Consultant Report and take appropriate actions.
- Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct the nursing services department, as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility.
- Assume administrative authority, responsibility and accountability for all functions, activities, and training of the nursing department.
- Organize, develop, and direct the administration and resident care of the nursing service department.
- Participate in Department Supervisor Meetings, Resident Care Plan Meetings, Budget Committee Meetings, Safety Committee Meetings, Quality Assessment and Assurance Committee Meetings, In-service Education, Family Council and any other meeting as directed by the Administrator.
- Meet monthly with staff on each shift.
- Meet daily with Director of Admissions/Marketing, Business Office Manager, and Administrator regarding admission and placement of proposed residents. Evaluate prospective residents in terms of the nursing service they need and the capability of the facility to supply the needed service.
- Participate in coordination of resident services through departmental and appropriate staff committee meetings.
- Meet monthly with nursing staff regarding Chart Audit and Physician?s orders. Review audit with Medical Records prior to submitting to Administration.
- Delegate to nursing service supervisory personnel the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary to perform their assigned duties.
- Make daily rounds of the nursing department to verify that all nursing service personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards.
- Ensure that corrective action is administered fairly and without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
- Coordinate with the ADON to determine staffing requirements based on current needs and State and Federal guidelines.
- Provide appropriate departmental in-service education programs in compliance with Corporate, State and Federal guidelines.
- Work closely with Administrator in resolving grievances with nursing staff, family members, and residents.
- Perform nursing services and deliver reside