POSITION DESCRIPTION – DIRECTOR OF NURSING/NURSE MANAGER
REPORTS TO: Administrator
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY: The Director of Nursing is responsible for the clinical services in home health care.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Completes all admission paperwork in a timely manner
Prepares a service plan for each client with input from the client and/or responsible party
Orients direct care staff to the service plan
Obtains physician orders, as appropriate
Obtains needed equipment, supplies and medications for clients
2. Assures that the assessment and physician orders are appropriately updated
3. Delegates activities to the unlicensed personnel as appropriate according to nursing judgment and state regulations
4. Provides or delegates supervisory visits according to nursing judgment and state home care licensure regulations
5. Reviews and updates the service plan to assure that it is current and accurate
6. Assures the completion of discharges and transfers for clients when needed
7. Establishes and assures the implementation of the medication management program for clients based on assessed data and according to agency policy and state statute
8. Documents as indicated in clinical record
9. Responds to clinical problems as identified by the unlicensed personnel
10. Communicates with families, responsible parties, case managers and other health care providers regarding the clients when indicated
11. Directs in the orientation of new staff
12. Conducts the annual performance evaluation of direct care staff
13. Responds to employee performance problems or complaints related to clinical issues
14. Participates with the Administrator in disciplinary activities as needed
15. Oversees the staff education program:
Provides in-services as appropriate
Coordinates other educational opportunities for staff
Obtains relevant training materials
Provides documentation of training to Administrator
Responds to requests for training as appropriate
16. Is aware of, uses and promotes good safety practices, including but not limited to:
Body mechanics
Reporting of defective equipment or hazards
Wiping spills or wet floors immediately
Using Universal Precautions and appropriate infection control measures
Knowledge of emergency procedures
Reporting incidents/accidents to the Administrator on the day of occurrence
17. Leads care conferences with other members of the health care team
18. Leads the agency’s quality assurance program
19. Demonstrates commitment to team building activities within company
20. Maintains absolute confidentiality of all information pertaining to clients, families, and employees
21. Promotes a safe and comfortable environment for the client and family
22. Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills
23. Recognizes and manages own stresses, which may affect work performance
24. Participates in in-service educational programs, as required by state regulations
25. Performs additional duties as assigned by the Administrator
26. Adheres to all agency policies
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/JOB SKILLS REQUIREMENTS
High School Graduate
Graduate of accredited nursing program and licensed as a registered nurse in the State of Minnesota
Experience in home care or assisted living preferred
Supervisory experience preferred
Must be able to read, write, comprehend and carry out directions and instructions
Able to function independently
Good health status and emotional stability
Demonstrate a strong commitment to service excellence
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (Occasionally means 1-2 hours of an 8 hour workday, frequently means 2.5 to 5.5 hours of an 8 hour workday and continually means 6 to 8 hours of an 8 hour workday)
Sit Frequently
Stand Frequently
Walk Frequently
Bend/Stoop Occasionally
Squat/Crawl Occasionally
Reach above/below shoulder level Frequently
Lift, Carry, Push, Pull
Maximum 50 lbs. Frequently
Over 50 lbs. Occasionally
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
Involves being:
Inside Continually
Outside Occasionally
Exposed to temperatures of:
32 degrees F and less Occasionally
100 degrees F and more Occasionally
Wet and humid conditions Occasionally
Noise, vibration Occasionally
HAZARDS/EXPOSURE:
Toxic chemicals Occasionally
Needles/Body fluids Continually
Radiation Never
Chemotherapeutics Never
Mechanical Hazards-Driving Frequently
