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LONG TERM CARE DIRECTOR - LONG TERM CARE
Full Time
Long Term Care Director
FLSA Status: Exempt
Major Roles & Responsibilities
Purpose: To plan, organize, develop, coordinate, and direct the SMDH Long Term Care Facility and its activities in accordance with current Federal, State regulations and local guidelines that govern such program. It is the responsibility of the Long Term Care Director to enforce facility policy and procedure to ensure the highest degree of quality resident care is maintained at all times.
• Makes recommendations to management and other departments in a professional and effective manner. Able to see the “big picture” and understand overall effect.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the organization.
• Applies appropriate techniques and principles and makes correct decisions in support of the overall hospital mission.
• Keeps adequate department records to ensure documented compliance with outside licensing or new agencies.
• Develops departmental goals, policies, and procedures to insure that hospital policies, plans, and goals, are carried out by employees. Reviews and updates policies and procedures yearly as needed.
• Provides appropriate reference materials for the Long-Term Care Department (i.e., drug handbooks, orientation materials, CEU materials, etc.)
• Takes Administrative call duties on specified holidays/weekends as needed. Responds to the needs of the facility during off-duty hours as necessary, usually by telephone communication, but if necessary, will report to the Chief Nursing Officer or Administration for assistance as needed.
• Develops and implements a departmental Quality Improvement plan, with appropriate actions taken based on results. Updates QI plan as necessary assuring quality patient care.
• Participates in hospital committees as assigned (i.e., Swing Bed, QI, Infection Control, Safety, etc.)
• Prepares and submits annual employee performance evaluations and salary proposals.
• Turns in assigned reports in a timely, complete, and accurate manner.
• Investigates, documents, and takes appropriate action on any department complaints received. Maintains file of past complaints, investigation, and action taken. Communicates all pertinent information to the Chief Nursing Officer.
• Makes resident rounds at least weekly to solicit their input and family input regarding quality and appropriateness of care.
• Identifies resident teaching needs and participates in meeting those needs with the resident and/or family.
• Assures the resident activity program offers a variety of activities designed to meet the interests of each resident on a regular basis.
• Provides support and direct assistance when needed or requested by team members.
• Demonstrates current knowledge of all nursing functions required by the department.
• Works as a staff nurse as requested or necessary to meet the needs to the department.
• Performs all nursing functions with skill and accuracy.
• Observes Strict compliance with medication administration and safety policies following unit dose guidelines.
• Organizes and prioritizes nursing functions to obtain the maximum quantity of work performance.
• Makes efficient use of time.
• Assures development of a complete nursing assessment on residents at the time of admission and initiation of the MDS.
• Assures development of a comprehensive team plan of care at the time of admission for all residents which represents all disciplines involved in the residents’ care.
• Implements the plan of care incorporating ordered medical interventions.
• Evaluates the plan of care for effectiveness, with updates as indicated, based on on-going assessments by all disciplines by holding regular care plan meetings.
• Solicits resident and family involvement in developing and updating the plan of care.
• Assures the nurse’s notes reflect the resident’s response to the care provided.
• Is able to understand and motivate individual staff members. Inspires employee loyalty.
• Develops and maintains good communication within the department.
• Monitors and directs job performance of employees assuring they are performing their duties in compliance with their job description and hospital policies.
• Deals with personnel situations and takes appropriate action. Demonstrates an understanding of human behavior.
• Maintains general discipline using the disciplinary process as necessary following the process outlined in the hospital Personnel Policies.
• Monitors for excessive absenteeism, tardiness, dress code compliance, etc., and takes appropriate action when needed.
• Keeps up to date on wage system and changing needs in staffing and makes recommendations to the Chief Nursing Officer regarding departmental staffing needs.
• Works with the Personnel Director on orientation, transfer, promotions, terminations, and other personnel issues.
• Interviews Candidates for employment and introduces newcomers. Provides new employee with appropriate training for their positions.
• Encourages autonomy and independence in their staff by overseeing without controlling their decisions.
• Holds Regular (at least every other month) staff meetings and records them in their department.
• Schedules periodic staff training programs based on department needs.
• Participates in hospital wide training programs for increase education opportunities as a planner and/or instructor.
• Provides positive influences to department employees and their work attitude.
• Provides direction, training, and good working environment for employees, and protects them from unfair treatment.
• Develops, promotes, and maintains an open communication system and keeps information flowing both directions.
• Promotes safety and practices safe procedures.
• Maintains an appropriate physical work environment.
• Participates in the implementation, and maintenance of the infection control program for monitoring communicable and/or infectious diseases among the residents and personnel.
• Participates on and conducts all fire safety and disaster preparedness drills in a safe and professional manner.
• Utilizes hospital equipment and supplies in a safe and efficient manner, reporting any malfunction to the department supervisor.
• Follows established infection control procedures when isolation precautions become necessary.
• Reports hazardous conditions or equipment immediately.
• Follows established hand washing techniques.
• Follows hospital TB Control Program when working when known or suspected TB patients, including proper usage of the filter mask and removal of facial hair.
• Maintains material control to ensure adequate supplies.
• Follows established preventative maintenance procedures for maintaining equipment and supplies in a safe and operable manner.
• Treats all patients with kindness, dignity, and respect. Assures that all nursing care is provided in privacy.
• Reviews complaints and grievances made by the patient and makes a written/oral report to the supervisor indicating what action(s) were taken to resolve the complaint or grievance.
• Does not divulge confidential information regarding the resident’s medical record, condition of care.
Academic, Certifications, & Trade Qualifications
• Current, unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Missouri or Compact state.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification required.
• Licensed Nursing Home Administrator desired OR must become a LNHA within two years of hire.
EOE
Additional Information
Position Type : Full Time
Shift : Day
Contact Information
Salem Memorial District Hospital
35629 Highway 72
Salem, MO 65560
Phone: 573-729-6626 |
