Director of Nursing-S (pacs)

Job Description

Direct and manage all nursing functions within the facility

Overall management of the entire nursing department and staffing levels.  • Develop and implement nursing policies and procedures and ensure compliance.  • Responsible for ensuring resident safety and that all residents are treated with utmost respect.  • Develop and conduct in-services for the clinical staff.  • Responsible for the recruiting, hiring and training of nursing staff.  • Coordinates pharmacy services and destruction of expired/discontinued medication.  • Liaison between the facility, physicians and family members.  • Being a witness at a trial in the event of litigation.  • Work closely with all other departments to ensure excellent overall resident care.  • Responsible for department budgeting and reporting.  • Responsible for keeping current on any regulation changes and disseminating this information appropriately.  • Participate in QA, Utilization Review and Patient Care conferences.  • Actively participate in and assist with all state surveys and required follow-up activity.  • Coordinate MDS and care planning.  • Conduct employee appraisals and resolve problems including disciplinary actions and terminations.  • Must maintain employee and resident/patient confidentiality at all times.  • Provide direct/hands-on resident/patient care as needed.