The Director of Nursing Services for the Skilled Nursing Unit directs the operations of the unit, which includes ensuring adequate staffing, responsible for the quality of care, coordinate the QAPI Program, develop and implement policies, procedures and Standards of Care for the Skilled Nursing Unit, and ensure the completion of resident care plans. Coordinator of the SNU Unit’s QAPI and Infection Control committees and also attends and contributes to all committee meetings pertaining to the SNU unit. Ensures staff compliance with medication administration and assists with staff in-services. Ensures that the Payroll Based Journal’s (PBJ) information is correct and submitted within the appropriate time frames. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served; also demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age specific needs, and to provide the care needed. Demonstrates knowledge and skills to appropriately communicate and interact with patients, families, and visitors of all age groups while being sensitive to their cultural and religious beliefs. Assist with the duties of the Administrator when needed.
Performance Expectations:
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills to perform MDS Assessments, and ensures the accuracy of the process prior to submission of these assessments.
- Demonstrates the ability to research and collect information regarding any new regulations form CMS/ Skilled Nursing Unit.
- Demonstrates aptitude in navigating the electronic medical record.
- Demonstrates the aptitude to participate and run the QAPI Program, the Infection Control Program, ID meetings, and Care Plan completion and updates and compiling the data required.
- Demonstrates the ability to conduct quality control audits including, but not limited to accucheck audits, medication audits, medication room checks and etc.
- Demonstrates the knowledge of Skilled Nursing Unit Policy and Procedures.
- Demonstrates the knowledge of abuse/neglect of vulnerable persons; can educate staff.
- Consistently follows the skilled nursing policies, patient care services and FGH policy, procedures, and standards of care in performing nursing duties.
- Demonstrates the knowledge to hold monthly staff meetings to educate and problem-solve issues within the unit and embraces and practices the We CARE philosophy in all interactions.
- Communicates effectively with employees, patients, family and visitors in an appropriate and timely manner. Adheres to and promotes the established values of the organization, i.e. customer service, safety, infection control and compliance standards.
- Maintain annual competencies as Director of Skilled Nursing.
Qualifications:
Education/Skills
Graduate of a recognized non-online RN program required.
Work Experience:
One year medical/surgical nursing care required.
Certification/Licensure-DUE UPON HIRE
- Licensed RN able to practice within the State of MS
Additional Certification/Licensure - Obtained based on required timeframe below
Within 30 Days of Employment
Required
Mental Demands:
Ability to perform as a team member, cooperate with others, follow directions precisely, demonstrate initiative, set priorities, and function under stress.
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