Director of Nursing
February 6, 2024 |
De La Salle Hall is a 32 bed SNF located in Lincroft, NJ. We are looking for an experienced Director of Nursing.
The Director of Nursing is expected to perform the functions of a facilitator, a supervisor, a Professional Nurse, an educator, and a business manager in maintaining the high standards of nursing care distinctive of De La Salle Hall.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Assumes ultimate responsibility for coordinating with other departments the total personal and nursing care of each Resident.
2. Receives pertinent information from the Shift Charge Nurse and works closely with them to ensure maximum total care of the Residents.
3. Confers with the Medical Director regarding the proper execution of the De La Salle Hall policies.
4. Works with the Medical Director and Consultants to provide the highest level of quality care to the Residents.
5. Participates with Administration in planning, decision-making and budgeting for the Nursing Department.
6. Assures that documentation for the completion of the MDS on each Resident is coordinated and monitored.
7. Acts as a member of the Infection Control Committee; makes recommendations and implements policies.
8. Acts as a member of the Safety Committee; maintains reports of Resident incidents and makes recommendations to ensure a safe and secure environment.
9. Acts as a member of the Pharmacy Committee; works closely with other professionals in establishing policies and procedures for Pharmaceutical Services and enforces these in a consistent manner throughout the facility; maintains accurate narcotic records as required by law.
10. Oversees the nursing aspects of Discharge Planning as mandated by Federal and State Regulations.
11. Interviews, selects, assigns and evaluates staff for the Nursing Department.
12. Informs Nursing Department staff of policies and procedures and maintains communication with all levels of nursing staff through regularly scheduled departmental meetings.
13. Informs the Administrator daily of new developments in the Nursing Department.
14. Cooperates with the Infection Preventionist in planning the nursing aspects of the In-service Program.
15. Assists in developing, maintaining and revising Patient Care Policies, the Nursing Procedure Manual, and Job Descriptions for the Nursing Department.
16. Coordinates staffing patterns and nursing schedules to provide competent care on all shifts.
17. Completes reports and performs other duties as required for the efficient operation of De La Salle Hall and the welfare of the Residents.
QUALIFICATIONS: A registered Professional Nurse (RN) currently licensed in the State of New Jersey, with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred and two years supervisory experience in Long Term Care.
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810 Newman Springs Road
Lincroft, NJ 07738