Job Description

Summary:

The Miller Healthcare Director of Nursing is responsible for all day-to-day clinical operations of the facility. Provides leadership and coordination of all disciplines to provide quality services to the residents of the facility. Acts as administrator in their absence.

Experience/Education Requirements:

• BSN Degree preferred.
• Five years of progressive management experience in long-term care preferred.

License or Certification Requirements:

• Current Illinois RN licensure

Responsibilities:

• Supervises and oversees the nursing services of the facility.
• Assumes full responsibility for the operation and management of the facility in the absence of the Administrator.
• Assures multidisciplinary approach to resident care management activities.
• Oversees MDS, RUGS, Care Planning activities, Quality Program, Infection Control, Admissions, and direct care staff.
• Assist to establish and monitor operational and capital budgets to ensure they are within approved parameters.
• Knowledge of all State and Federal regulatory requirements.
• Manages and provides leadership in financial matters regarding budgeting and cost control and revenue generation regarding nursing services.
• Participates and contributes to assigned committees, teams, task forces, including community service if applicable.
• Policy and procedure development for clinical care, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal guidelines for all levels of care.
• Provides leadership and direction for ensuring quality patient care.
• Provides leadership and direction for improving patient/customer satisfaction.
• Recruitment, training and ongoing performance evaluations competency of all staff under direction.
• Provides leadership in coordinating surveys with IDPH, CMS, and other regulatory agencies.
• Respond to any nursing related issues in a timely manner
• Hire and coordinate training for nursing positions.
• Develop short and long-term goals for nursing departments, implement actions for goal achievement
• Establish new policies and update existing polices to improve standard of care for patients.
• Assigns and directs activities of nursing services personnel.

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