JOB SUMMARY
The Director of Nursing will direct and manage the Hillside Manor Nursing Home which includes approximately 100 FTE of licensed and non-licensed nursing personnel.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Provides direct accountability leadership to Hillside Manor providing management, clinical expertise and facilitating/coaching.
2. Prepares and meets facility and MMC-BD policies, procedures, productivity standards, performance evaluations, work schedules, recruitment, orientation, employee development and retention.
3. Creates and maintains a professional practice environment by meeting appropriate standards and individual competencies.
4. Plans and manages the efficient use of facility and organizational resources.
5. Communicates effectively and positively with other MMC-BD departments. Collaborates with other leaders and medical staff in monitoring and achieving quality services and customer satisfaction.
6. Accountable for departmental development, empowerment and service line growth. Monitors the internal and external environment and identifies potential opportunities, areas of growth and issues of concern.
7. Develops and maintains standard nursing practice, nursing policy and procedures. Uses knowledge to revise and improve care practice in order to provide a high quality of care.
8. Creates and maintains resident focused environment where quality is delivered. Coordinates nursing services with other resident services.
9. Ensures that the duties of nursing personnel are clearly defined and assigned staff members are consistent with the education, preparation, experience and licensing of each.
10. Maintains personal competency in clinical RN and supervisory role.
11. Knows and forwards information consistent with current external regulatory agencies (State, Federal, OSHA, CDC, Joint Commission, etc.). Ensures that HSM meets or exceeds state and federal regulations in state and federal codes and Joint Commission and coordinates compliance.
12. Assumes overall accountability for the delivery of care in the Hillside Manor.
13. Collaborates in development of departmental goal setting based on the strategic plan.
14. Advises and empowers others to provide opportunity for personal and professional growth.
15. Monitors areas of service and identifies areas of desired improvement within the department and the organizational continuum. Promotes quality improvement programs including enhancing and improving the publicly reported indicators.
16. Takes accountability for coordination of programs and projects as identified by the HSM Administrator.
17. Collaborates with other Directors and all employees in achieving quality services and high customer satisfaction.
18. Addresses and resolves resident, family and employee concerns timely.
19. Regular attendance is required in order to carry out the essential functions of the position.
20. Reviews and meets ongoing competency requirements of the role to maintain the skills, knowledge and abilities to perform, within scope, role specific functions.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
1. Other duties as assigned.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation.
Minimum Required: Bachelors of Science in Nursing.
Preferred/Optional: Masters of Science in Nursing.
EXPERIENCE
Minimum Required: Two or more years’ of RN experience and one of more years’ demonstrated management and/or supervisory experience.
Preferred/Optional: Two or more years’ of long term care experience.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES
The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position. Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position.
Minimum Required: Current Wisconsin RN Licensure. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within three months of hire.
Preferred/Optional: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) at time of hire.
Marshfield Clinic Health System is committed to enriching the lives of others through accessible, affordable and compassionate healthcare. Successful applicants will listen, serve and put the needs of patients and customers first.
At Marshfield Clinic Health System, we are fully committed to addressing health equity, diversity and inclusion for our employees and providers, our patients, and the communities we serve. We believe that every individual should have the opportunity to attain their highest level of health. We embrace diversity and welcome differences in who we are and how we think. We believe that any individual or group should feel welcomed, respected and valued. View our Equity and Inclusion Statement here.Exclusion From Federal Programs: Employee may not at any time have been or be excluded from participation in any federally funded program, including Medicare and Medicaid. This is a condition of employment. Employee must immediately notify his/her manager or the Health System’s Compliance Officer if he/she is threatened with exclusion or becomes excluded from any federally funded program.
Marshfield Clinic Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.