Job Information
Norwichtown Rehab and Care Center Director of Nursing Services in Norwich, Connecticut
5 Star Rated Facility-401k Employer Match, 10 paid Holidays, Generous Vacation and Sick Time Package
Quality care, supportive management team and rated as one of the top nursing homes in CT.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:
Have administrative authority, responsibility and accountability for the functions and activities of the nursing staff.
Directs the coordination of all nursing services.
Acts as a liaison between the Administrator and nursing services administration.
Reviews State of Connecticut inspection reports with the Administrator retrospectively to institute a plan of correction as required. Monitors results.
Assists Administrator with ongoing updating and review of nursing policies and procedures to assure continued quality of care.
Maintains professional contacts with local community. Represents the facility to resident and their families.
Cooperates with the Administrator in the overall planning of the facility’s goals and objectives as requested.
Assumes any appropriate responsibilities and duties of the Administrator in his/her absence.
Calculates staffing levels for nursing services department as required by the State of Connecticut Public Health Code.
Assures coordination of nursing services department’s activities with those of other facility departments.
Maintains written position descriptions for nursing services personnel. Updates as appropriate.
Interviews, selects and appoints all nursing services personnel.
Interprets the facility’s Nursing Policies and Procedures for department personnel. Ensures implementation.
Responsible for yearly written evaluations and for documenting disciplinary concerns for all nursing services administrative personnel/RN Supervisors.
Makes regular rounds to assure optimal quality of care is provided.
Responsible for overall coordination of incident reports including notification of appropriate State Departments as required.
Reports to the Administrator any critical employee relations issues, complaints or unresolved grievances.
Investigates all accident/Incident reports.
Communicates issues regarding resident care as appropriate to the Medical Director.
Performs other duties and attends meetings as necessary and as directed by the Administrator.