Director of Nursing

Description

POSITION SUMMARY: To oversee and coordinate all medical and nursing service delivery for the UCP/Elizabeth

Levinson Center. Responsible for all administrative/medical functions related to supervision of nursing staff/direct care

staff. Supervise nursing staff (RN’s/LPN’s), CNA supervisor and CNA Coordinator. Carry out supervisory responsibilities

in accordance with the ELC policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training

employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees;

addressing complaints and resolving problems. Assist in the planning and development of Individual Program Plans for

each individual served including

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the hiring, training, supervision, and appraisal of all Nursing staff and assist each with implementation of his/her job wherever necessary.
• Supervise medication/treatment/ first aide administration as necessary.
• Consult with physicians regarding residents’ medical care.
• Consult with QIDP and provide support to the active treatment process.
• 24 hour on call rotation with other direct care nursing staff for medical emergencies.
• Maintain quality assurance for the department.
• Monitor and maintain all necessary supplies and equipment for the department.
• Auditing various aspects of the program to ensure compliance and quality and reporting those audit finding to administrator and/or appropriate committees.
• Emergency nursing coverage.
• Ensure completion of the BMS-85 forms for each resident according to appropriate timeline and submit to DHHS.
• Review all medication administration records and treatment sheets and closely coordinate with pharmacy contractor in delivery of services.
• Facilitates Infection Control, Activities and Dietary Committee meeting.
• Participate in H.R.A.C.

Requirements

REQUIRED

• State of Maine Registered Nursing Licensure
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent from a Four-Year College or Technical school and three to five year related experience and or training.
• Five years’ supervisory experience.
• Proof of Influenza vaccinations; Tuberculosis test; proof of immunity from MMR, varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis-B.
• Valid State of Maine driver license, reliable transportation with proof of registration and insurance, and willingness to use own transportation for work.