Director of Nursing Services/Wellness Director

Position Summary
The Director of Nursing is responsible for the day to day coordination and oversight of all aspects of the Nursing 
Department in accordance with current Federal, State and local regulations.

Reports to
The Director of Nursing directly reports to the Administrator of the facility where providing Nursing Services to 
coordinate nursing specific and clinical programs. The Director of Nurses has a dotted line reporting responsibility 
to the Clinical Services Coordinator assigned to the facility.

Supervises
Supervises administratively all licensed nursing staff, C.N.A.’s, staffing coordinator, medical records coordinator 
and all staff of his/her respective discipline.
Supervision follows all accepted state and federal guidelines for the respective discipline. The DON assumes the 
role of the Administrator in their absence.

Director of Nursing Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. The DON is responsible to coordinate, organize, implement, evaluate and direct the nursing 
   service department as well as its programs and activities in accordance with current rules and 
   regulations and guidelines that govern the nursing care facilities.
2. Maintain a reference library and periodically update to assist the nursing service department in 
   meeting the day to day needs of the residents.
3. Develop and maintain methods for coordinating nursing services with other resident services to 
   ensure the continuity of the resident’s total regimen of care
4. Participate in facility surveys made by authorized government agencies as necessary or as 
   directed.
5. Maintain a cooperative and productive relationship with the assigned Clinical Services 
   Coordinator; follow-up and ensure resolution to all identified issues. 
6. Develop action plan for systems issues and quality indicators over threshold and submit to CSC 
   for review
7. Collect, review and analyze clinical outcome data and determine trends
8. Attend and provide clinical outcome data trends at the QA and A committee meeting monthly.
9. Participate in the QA and A Committee in developing and implementing appropriate plans of 
   action to correct identified deficiencies.
10. Assist in planning for resident admissions and discharges.
11. Serve on, participate in and attend various committees of the facility as appointed by the 
    Administrator
12. Determine and monitor the staffing needs of the nursing department and ensure the assignment of
    appropriate and adequate numbers of nursing staff daily for each shift to ensure that the needs of 
    the residents are met.
13. Review annually at a minimum, all nursing services policies and procedures.
14. Participate in the interviewing process and select, with the Administrator’s approval, all Nurses 
    and Certified Nursing Assistants.
15. Ensure yearly written performance evaluation of all nursing staff
16. Assist support services in developing, implementing, and conducting in service training programs 
    that relate to the nursing department.
17. Ensure that there are adequate supplies for resident care.
18. Ensure that medical and nursing care is administered in accordance with the resident’s wishes and 
    per the individualized care plan.
19. In coordination with the Administrator, prepare, plan and adhere to the nursing services budget.
20. Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information
21. Ensure residents are treated with dignity and respect and resident rights are maintained

Maintains a liaison with the residents, their families and support departments to adequately plan 
for the resident’s needs 

Daily responsibilities

1. Attend daily department head and facilitate clinical meeting; lead and focus nursing management 
   staff in resolving identified resident care and services concerns
2. Conduct nursing unit rounds at least twice daily during tour of duty; assign licensed nurse to 
   resolve any observed/identified issues.
3. Ensure adequate staffing is maintained per budgeted parameters
4. Review any and all resident/staff events and grievances, ensure investigations are conducted as 
   indicated and protocols are followed
5. Promptly review resident referrals for admission as they arise during the day
6. Assist in the admission and discharge process.
7. Manage the daily resident and family concerns as required for the Nursing department
8. Ensure physician and family notification, care plan review and revision is accomplished for all 
   identified resident changes in condition
9. Assume Administrative duties in the absence of the Administrator

Weekly Responsibilities:

1. Report weekly key quality indicators to assigned regional Clinical Services Coordinator or 
   regional representative.
2. Ensure that resident “At Risk” meetings are being conducted; attend periodically to ensure process 
   is followed and appropriate plan for resolution is attained.
3. Attend care planning meetings to ensure that all team members are participating, reviewing 
   resident care issues and needs and appropriate plan for resolution is attained.
4. Meet with nursing management staff and communicate necessary focus of attention as identified 
   by observations during unit rounds, meeting attendance and reported resident care issues. Plan 
   strategies and set goals for the week.
5. Review all Consultant reports and recommendations and ensure follow-up to identified issues.
6. Develop and work action plan to resolve identified issues by CSC.
7. Visit with all new admissions and if possible their families.
8. Review with Medical Director all resident incidents/accidents, ensure signature on reports.
9. Review all other resident care issues with Medical Director as indicated.
10. Attend various meetings, PPS, Department Head, care planning, discharge, unit meetings, etc
11. Attend wound care rounds at least weekly with the Wound Nurse of the facility.
12. Interview and hire appropriate nursing personnel as needed
13. Maintain established nursing budget

Monthly Responsibilities:

1. Participate in and report clinical outcome data trends and plan of action for resolution at the QA 
   and A Committee meeting
2. Attend Safety committee
3. Attend and participate in the Administrator/Director of Nursing meetings scheduled by the 
   regional team.
4. Conduct nursing staff meetings on each shift and communicate all pertinent information
5. Participate in the “Night Owl” program, week end manager program and all other customer 
   service programs.
6. Maintain established nursing budget

Annual responsibilities:

1. Review all Nursing policy and procedures and ensure review and approval by the Medical 
   Director and Administrator
2. Complete and provide written evaluations for all nursing staff.
3. Participate in the annual business planning for your center
4. Maintain established nursing budget.
   
   
   
   
   
    

The CareOne mission is to define excellence within the health care community. We are dedicated to Maximizing Patient Outcomes. We treat Residents, their families and each other with respect, dignity and compassion. Through a collaborative and consultative approach, we strive to provide a framework of strength and stability for our Centers and Communities. We work to maintain the highest standards of care and service for Residents, families and our valued employees.

We are proud to Offer the following benefits to Part-time (22.5+ hours/week) and Full-time Employees:

• Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
• Multiple Medical Plans
• Including Pharmacy 
• Including Teladoc
• Multiple Dental Plans 
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account (eligibility restrictions apply)
• Flexible Spending Accounts 
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance 
• Whole Life Insurance 
• Medicare Employee Assistance
• Legal Plan 
• Commuter Benefits
• 401k Retirement Plan 
• Employee Assistance Program (available to all employees)
• Paid Time Off
• Vacation
• Sick Plans in accordance with state laws
• Opportunities to advance and grow your career
  
  

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