THIS IS FOR A FUTURE OPENING
STGi is currently seeking a Director of Nursing in Temple, TX.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Ensure that medical and nursing care are administered in accordance with the resident’s wishes including the implementation of advance directives.
Ensure that residents receive individualized care that is culturally competent and based on resident preferences.
Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct the nursing services department as well as its programs and activities in accordance with current rules, regulations and guidelines that govern the nursing care facilities.
Collaborate with other health care professionals including consultants, government agencies and advocacy groups in the development and support of resident care, administrative functions and facility mission.
Participate in the annual facility assessment.
Develop, implement and maintain an ongoing quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) program for the nursing services department.
Monitor the nursing 24-hour and change of shift reports to ensure timely and effective responses to significant change in residents’ condition, transfers, discharges, new restraints, unexplained injuries, falls, incidents, accidents, behavioral management episodes and/or medication errors.
Oversee the staff development program to ensure nursing team members have the tools, training and resources to properly care for residents in accordance with facility policies and the resident assessment.
Work with the Infection Preventionist to establish and maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections.
Monitor medication passes and treatment schedules to ensure that medications are being administered as ordered and that treatments are provided as scheduled.
Actively participate in the QAPI Committee providing leadership, identifying areas of non-compliance and developing a performance improvement plan.
Participate in risk management and safety committees to mitigate risk factors for residents and staff.