CCC Director of Nursing

Description POSITION PURPOSE: The RN Director of Nursing plans, organizes, develops, and directs the overall operation of the Nursing department to ensure the highest degree of quality patient care in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and care standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, establish benchmarks, and direct staff Recruit, select, hire, train, evaluate, counsel, and supervise nursing staff Assign appropriate level of CNAs and LPNs per shift Effectively manage department budget Direct care provided by nursing staff Perform functions of a staff nurse as required Effectively manage and operate within budget Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients Assist in the evacuation of patients Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours Read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Other duties as assigned by and in cooperation with the Administrator. NON ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS include the following: Is on call for emergencies and/or advice for supervisory nursing personnel. UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS: Exposure to Blood/Body fluids is possible.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited program of nursing education. Associate's or Bachelor's degree; current registration in this state. Six months to a year in an extended care facility. Good mental and physical health, sound judgment and high moral standards, and a sincere desire to work with the aged and those with limited capacity for self-care.

Patience and compassion are essential. Ability to manage and supervise a Nursing Unit. Interest and ability in teaching others and assisting them in their skills. Capacity to develop and learn new theories, techniques and principles and implement them Ability to make independent decisions. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear.

The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Must function independently, have flexibility and the ability to work effectively with residents, staff, families and support agencies.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.