Description:
Job Summary:
This position supports and assists the Director of Nursing Services in operating the Nursing Department of the client, a skilled nursing facility. Assumes responsibility for clinical outcomes of the facility and oversees nursing practices of the Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants. Manages supervisory staff responsible for scheduling and assigning duties to nursing personnel. Establishes and manages facility-wide nursing care indicators, ensuring that the facility complies with the client guidelines governing the outcome of Veteran/Member care. Incorporates culture change in the form of Veteran/Member-centered care in the performance of job duties. Occasionally drives on client business; completes special projects; and performs other job-related duties.
Major Responsibilities/Essential Functions
Function
Supervises and manages the use of scheduled staff throughout the facility to ensure proper use of resources and adequate coverage - 25%
Evaluates the quality and outcomes of critical nursing functions as they pertain to Veteran/Member care. Takes necessary actions to train and supervise staff to ensure that all standards of care are met on a daily basis. - 25%
Applies working knowledge of all applicable regulatory requirements to evaluate comprehensive functions of the Nursing Department and institutes corrective action whenever deficiencies are identified. - 15%
Participates and assumes leadership role as assigned on committees and task forces which may include Quality Assurance, Infection Control, Pharmacy, Incidents/Accidents, Admissions and Safety. Participates in the development policies and procedures. Ensures compliance with client and VA regulations and facility policies and procedures. - 10%
Participates in Human Resource activities related to interviewing, selection, performance evaluations, coaching/ counseling and administering disciplinary action as necessary. - 5%
Responds to and takes appropriate action regarding emergent issues that involve allegations of abuse, neglect/ mistreatment of residents, fire or police involvement, and elopements; and ensures the Director of Nursing Services and/or Administrator is immediately informed of developing situations. - 5%
Provides assistance on units or with supervision as required; and may act on behalf of the Director of Nursing Services in their absence. - 5%
Incorporates culture change in the form of Veteran/Member-centered care in the performance of job duties; and completes special projects, as assigned. - 5%
Other duties as assigned as related to the position (typically 5%-10%)
Actively participates in the client process must possess an active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in AZ
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
Knowledge
Advanced nursing knowledge related to clinical management of moderate to complex medical conditions found within a skilled nursing facility
Knowledge of employee management issues related to the specific demands of a nursing home environment, including knowledge of scheduling, training. supervision and application of nursing practices
Knowledge of all relevant regulations as they pertain to the nursing home, including Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA). Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and other standards
Knowledge of regulatory requirements and how to complete resident assessments. Minimum Data Sets and the design and implementation of resident care plans
Knowledge of human resource functions including recruiting, interviewing, training, coaching/counseling and taking disciplinary action
Knowledge of communication approaches/ techniques, including the effective use of English in oral and written form, commutation styles effective in meeting or conference settings and approaches useful in communicating with culturally diverse populations
Knowledge of design and implementation of systems related to workflow, scheduling. quality assurance functions and tracking the frequency and prevalence of quality indicators within the nursing home environment
Skill
Skill in managing systems, functions, material/supply resources, human resources and nursing practice
Clinical skills necessary for assessment and planning appropriate medical interventions, especially as they pertain to quality indicators such as pressure sores, nutrition, dehydration, incontinence, therapies, end of life issues and appropriate use of medications
Fundamental nursing skills that may be used on an intermittent basis when providing nursing care of supervising and assessing the work and practice of other nursing staff
Skill in problem solving in areas of complex or multi-faceted issues as they relate to nursing care and practice, internal/external resources and important family/resident issues
Management/leadership skills
Skill in establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships at all organizational levels
Ability
Ability to learn, interpret, and apply client Personnel Rules
Ability to learn and apply the client policies and procedures
Ability to act professionally and compassionately with both internal and external contacts
Licenses/Certifications
Active license to practice as a registered nurse in AZ
This position requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver's license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training.
Notes:
Schedule:40 hours per week, Monday-Friday working 8:00am - 4:00pm
VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status