Harvard, IL - Mercyhealth Harvard Care Center (Care Center / LTC / SNF), Day Shift with 24/7 Accountability - Raisso Inc.
Harvard, IL 60033
About the Job
Job Description:
Director of Nursing (DON) / RN Unit Supervisor, Harvard Care Center, Mercyhealth Harvard Hospital
Looking for Director of Nursing for 34 bed Skilled Nursing and Long Term Care Facility located within Mercyhealth Harvard Hospital. The Harvard Care Center has been a 5-star facility for the past 5 years!
- 80 hours / 2 weeks
- Variable Day Shift Hours with 24/7 accountability
The Director of Nursing (DON) for Mercy Harvard Care Center is the unit director of nursing with shift accountability. This position is responsible for coordinating and facilitating nursing care activities to improve continuity of care across the continuum under the direction of the MHCC director for nursing care practice. The DON assists the MHCC administrator with developing and implementing policies and procedures to provide nursing services to meet the Federal and State regulatory requirements. DON provides continuing education to insure competency of staff. Provides consultative direction and expertise in all areas of nursing services to insure assessment and improvement and quality maintenance programs are developed and maintained. The DON is a team leader and provides shift supervision to nursing staff through hiring, training, evaluation, assignment and delegation of duties within budget and resident census guidelines. The DON acts as a patient advocate and as a resource to patients, families and other inter-disciplinary staff. The DON for LTC is responsible for completing, evaluating and reporting monthly quality data, which includes: falls, skin, psychotropic medications and chart compliance.
Provide leadership and vision to the department by developing and maintaining departmental objectives, standards of nursing practice and nursing policy, and procedure manuals.
Plan, coordinate and implement new techniques, nursing objectives and standards of nursing care.
Coordinate nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the resident s total regime of care and provide direct resident care.
Oversee and assist in assessment, coordination, planning, monitoring, implementation and evaluation in case management.
Organize resident care programs which include the interdisciplinary team, resident care planning team, the restorative care program and other programs as necessary to provide optimal care.
Foster an environment which acknowledges and supports each resident and their rights to make choices regarding their surroundings and care.
Develop, implement, monitor, and enforce department policies.
Generate input into the budget process and maintain monthly expense records.
Guide and enforce proper infection control practices.
Education and Experience
Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
BSN required upon hire.
2-4 years of experience in supervisory position in long term care nursing or demonstrated experience as a leader or manager in a long term care facility. Working knowledge of reimbursement systems and State and Federal Regulations within Long Term Care and TJC.
Certification and Licensure
Licensed as an RN in state of practice
Approved CPR certification required within 90 days
Position Urgency:
Normal
State License Details:
Must Be Currently Active
Minimum Years of Experience:
2
Minimum Guaranteed Hours:
40
Sub Specialty:
Skilled Nursing (SNF), Long Term Care (LTC), Long Term Acute Care
Director of Nursing (DON) / RN Unit Supervisor, Harvard Care Center, Mercyhealth Harvard Hospital
Looking for Director of Nursing for 34 bed Skilled Nursing and Long Term Care Facility located within Mercyhealth Harvard Hospital. The Harvard Care Center has been a 5-star facility for the past 5 years!
- 80 hours / 2 weeks
- Variable Day Shift Hours with 24/7 accountability
The Director of Nursing (DON) for Mercy Harvard Care Center is the unit director of nursing with shift accountability. This position is responsible for coordinating and facilitating nursing care activities to improve continuity of care across the continuum under the direction of the MHCC director for nursing care practice. The DON assists the MHCC administrator with developing and implementing policies and procedures to provide nursing services to meet the Federal and State regulatory requirements. DON provides continuing education to insure competency of staff. Provides consultative direction and expertise in all areas of nursing services to insure assessment and improvement and quality maintenance programs are developed and maintained. The DON is a team leader and provides shift supervision to nursing staff through hiring, training, evaluation, assignment and delegation of duties within budget and resident census guidelines. The DON acts as a patient advocate and as a resource to patients, families and other inter-disciplinary staff. The DON for LTC is responsible for completing, evaluating and reporting monthly quality data, which includes: falls, skin, psychotropic medications and chart compliance.
Provide leadership and vision to the department by developing and maintaining departmental objectives, standards of nursing practice and nursing policy, and procedure manuals.
Plan, coordinate and implement new techniques, nursing objectives and standards of nursing care.
Coordinate nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the resident s total regime of care and provide direct resident care.
Oversee and assist in assessment, coordination, planning, monitoring, implementation and evaluation in case management.
Organize resident care programs which include the interdisciplinary team, resident care planning team, the restorative care program and other programs as necessary to provide optimal care.
Foster an environment which acknowledges and supports each resident and their rights to make choices regarding their surroundings and care.
Develop, implement, monitor, and enforce department policies.
Generate input into the budget process and maintain monthly expense records.
Guide and enforce proper infection control practices.
Education and Experience
Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
BSN required upon hire.
2-4 years of experience in supervisory position in long term care nursing or demonstrated experience as a leader or manager in a long term care facility. Working knowledge of reimbursement systems and State and Federal Regulations within Long Term Care and TJC.
Certification and Licensure
Licensed as an RN in state of practice
Approved CPR certification required within 90 days
Position Urgency:
Normal
State License Details:
Must Be Currently Active
Minimum Years of Experience:
2
Minimum Guaranteed Hours:
40
Sub Specialty:
Skilled Nursing (SNF), Long Term Care (LTC), Long Term Acute Care
Source : Raisso Inc.