Career Details
Posted: 2022-11-23
Director of Nursing
The Terrace at Crystal   |   View on map   |   

Organize and direct nursing administration, nursing services and resident care developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating and directing the day-to-day functions of the Nursing Service Department, its programs and activities Maintains clear lines of authority and responsibility with the development of nursing services. Participate in developing, maintaining and periodically updating written nursing policies, procedures, reference materials, manuals, objections, and philosophies Make recommendations to facility QI Committee for facility policy and procedure, development and revisions. Take drafts to DON meeting for approval Ensure that the nursing services manuals are current at all times and reflect the day-to-day operations and procedures at the facility.


JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education & Qualifications • Must possess, as a minimum, a degree in Nursing from an accredited school. • Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania. • Baccalaureate degree preferred. • Working knowledge of the needs of the aging and chronically ill requiring long term care, the principles of management, supervision, organizational behavior and structure, and communication systems. • A physical examination and/or evidence from a physician indicating freedom of communicable disease to be available upon employment. • Must be in good physical and mental health. • Ability to work independently or part of a group. • Effectively communicate with others. Experience • Must have, as a minimum, 2 years of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, long-term care facility, or other related health care facility. Must have previous long-term care experience. Computer knowledge preferred. Specific Requirements • Must possess the ability to make independent decision when circumstances warrant such action. • Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, resident, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public. • Knowledge of elderly ill and/or disabled. • Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents. • Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition. • Basic understanding of following step-by-step procedures. • Follows and understands written and oral directions. • Knowledge of equipment used in long-term care (e.g., lifts, wheelchairs, Geri chairs, and scales). • Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace. Physical and Sensory Requirements (With or without the aid of mechanical devices) • Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday. • Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner. • Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position. • Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met. • Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with resident personnel, and support agencies. • Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a medical and physical examination.

JOB BENEFITS
Paid Time Off Health and Dental

MORE INFORMATION
JOB CLASSIFICATION: DON
JOB DURATION: Full Time

CONTACT
Jill Schmidgall
507-263-6700
jschmidgall@theterracecf.com