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Position Summary
The Director of Nursings (DON) primary responsibility is to ensure the
provision of quality nursing care on a 24-hour basis in accordance with
federal, state, local and professional standards, guidelines, and
regulations. The incumbent is responsible for the recruitment and hiring
of both licensed and non-licensed personnel. This position monitors the
job performance of the nursing staff, monitors Nursing Department
performance evaluations, and completes performance evaluations of RNs,
LPNs, and CNAs who work in the nursing department. The DON monitors the
staffing levels of various nursing sections; and as necessary, directs
staff rotations and reschedules personnel to meet increased or decreased
nursing service demands.
The DON develops nursing service objectives, policies and procedures and
directs the implementation of these objectives. The incumbent
continuously monitors federal and state guidelines and requirements and
revises departmental procedures accordingly. This position also monitors
on-going staff development programs for all nursing personnel. The
Director of Nursing functions as a liaison between the residents, their
families, staff and the general public responding to inquiries and
providing information on nursing care and services.
The position assists with the preparation of the departmental annual
budget and maintains the operating budgets for personnel and medical
equipment and makes budget recommendations as to the purchase of such
equipment.
The Director of Nursing is responsible for overseeing and implementing
infection control, pharmaceutical and physical/chemical restraining
policies and procedures, and assures that committee recommendations are
carried out.
Purpose of Position:To provide quality nursing care, with a positive
professional attitude, to patients using the Nursing Process, following
established policy and procedures, and adhering to current nursing
standards of practice.
Mission of Department:The nursing department at Scott County
Hospital is dedicated to providing care that promotes the physical,
spiritual, emotional and mental well-being of the people we serve.
Nursing associates are expected to support the mission by exemplifying
teamwork as the core of how we work; honesty and loyalty to one another
and the organization; patients at the center of all we do and pride in a
job well done.
Essential Functions:
Develop, maintain, and implement nursing policies and procedures that
conform to current standards of nursing practice, facility philosophy,
and operational polices while maintaining compliance with state and
federal laws and regulations.
Communicate and interpret policies and procedures to nursing staff, and
monitors staff practices and implementation.
Evaluates the work performance of all nursing personnel, assists in the
determination of wage increases, and implements discipline according to
operational polices.
Collaborates with physicians, consultants, community agencies, and
institutions to improve the quality of services and to resolve
identified problems.
Oversees nursing schedules to assure they meet patient needs and
regulatory and budgetary standards.
Oversees the recruitment and selection of nursing personnel and assures
sufficient staff are hired.
Oversees and supervises development and delivery of in-service education
to equip nursing staff with sufficient knowledge and skills to provide
compassionate, quality care.
Performance rounds to observe care and to interview staff, patients,
families or other interested parties.
Monitors staff for compliance with OSHA mandates and facility policies
on workplace safety. Proactively develops procedures and incentives to
promote workplace safety and safe work practices.
Monitors nursing staff compliance with the infection control program.
Is an active member of the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
Committee.
Coordinates and/or develops on-going QA activities for nursing services.
Participates in budget development for the nursing department.
Participates in the preparation of the Plan of Correction response to an
inspection survey and implements any follow-up QA required.
Communicates directly with patients, families, medical staff, nursing
staff, interdisciplinary team members, and supervisors to coordinate
care and services for best patient outcomes.
Promotes customer service and hospitality and responds to and adequately
resolves complaints or concerns.
Promotes compliance with accident prevention procedures, safety rules,
and safe work practices to prevent employee injury and illness and
control workers compensation costs.
Acts in an administrative capacity in the absence of the Chief Nursing
Officer.
of work performed by employees assigned in this job classification.
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work
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