Director of Nursing
Location: Denver Colorado
Description: Sava Senior Care is at the momment seeking for Director of Nursing right now, this position will be placed in Colorado. Detailed specification about this position opportunity please read the description below. Job Summary: Plans, coordinates and manages the nursing department. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of nursing care and services provided to the residents. Ensures quality care that is consistent with company and regulatory standards. May be designated to assume responsibilities of daily operations of the facility in the Administrators absence. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: (Other duties may be assigned. ) Ensures nursing staff is providing quality and appropriate resident / patient care that meets or exceeds company and regulatory standards. Assists in the preparation of annual budget for facility. Monitors monthly performance of nursing services in relation to budget and intervenes as needed. Schedules and performs resident / patient rounds to monitor and evaluate the quality and appropriateness of nursing care. Maintains administrative authority, responsibility and accountability for the proper charting and documentation of care and of medications and treatments. Recruits, hires, provides orientation/training, and retains a sufficient number of qualified staff to carry out nursing programs and services. Ensures employee performance meets or exceeds expectations and periodic performance appraisals are conducted on a timely basis. Develops and implements the written staffing plan and nursing schedule that reflects the needs of the resident and resident population. Ensures all required records are maintained and submitted, as appropriate, in an accurate and timely manner. Evaluates current and potential residents and patients to ensure facility can provide appropriate level of care. Evaluates market studies and develops clinical programs to meet the needs of the community. Maintains regular and ongoing communication with facility Medical Director ensuring programs and care services meet the needs of patients / residents. Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations. Manages clinical aspects of state or federal government survey processes. Performs other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervises nursing staff and others for whom they are administratively or professionally responsible. Physical Demands and Environment: May be required to respond to critical issues on a 24/7 basis. Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands or fingers, reach with hands and arms, feel, talk and hear. Employee is occasionally exposed to blood or other body fluids, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. In compliance with applicable law, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions for the position. Director of NursingEntry Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing. Valid State licensure as an RN (job code 7069). One to three (1-3) years of management or supervisory experience in long-term care, acute care, restorative or geriatric nursing preferred. Proficient in the use of personal computer. keywords: director, nursing supervisor, manager, RN director, RN supervisor, medical, registered nurse, nursing, nurse
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This position starts available on: Wed, 04 Jul 2012 12:27:36 GMT