Director of Clinical Services / Director of Nursing - LPN

Bixby, OK, United States

ICF_IID Directorof Clinical Services

In thisposition you will be a part of a team that promotes the coaching and teachingof adult residents with Intellectual Disabilities to support them in gaining agreater level of independence in all aspects of their daily lives, largelycoupled with mental illness and occasional health issues. This facility iscomposed of up to four separate units each with the capability of providing ahome-like environment to 16 residents. This is a rare opportunity as ICF-IIDsrarely have openings for this position.

Purposeof Your Job Position The primary purpose of your job position is to plan, organize,develop and direct the overall operation of ICF-IID Nursing Service Departmentin accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, andregulations that govern our facility, and as may be directed by theAdministrator and the Medical Director, to ensure that the highest degree ofquality care is maintained at all times.

Delegationof Authority

As Director of Nursing Services, you are delegated theadministrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary forcarrying out your assigned duties. In the absence of the Medical Director, youare charged with carrying out the resident care policies established by thisfacility.

Education Must possess, as a minimum, a LPN License.

Experience Must have, as a minimum, three (3) years of experience as a supervisor in a health care facility

JobFunctions Every effort has been made to identify the essential functionsof this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are theonly duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specificstatements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work issimilar, related, or is an essential function of the position. Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the nursing service department, as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the nursing care facilities

Develop, maintain, and periodically update written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department

Maintain a reference library of written nursing material (i.e., PDR'S, Regulations, Standards of Practice, etc.) that will assist the nursing service department in meeting the day-to-day needs of the resident

Develop, maintain, and periodically update the Nursing Service Procedures Manual and nursing service objectives and philosophies

Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the Administrator, as necessary/required, concerning the operation of the nursing service department

Provide general nursing care to residents

Develops and implement nursing plans that meet all internal and external standards

Obtain required consents from residents and guardians

Provides health education to residents and staff;

Provide supervision to Habilitation Coaches (CNA/CMA)

Assist in resident active treatment implementation and provide staff training as required

Participate as a member of the IDT Interdisciplinary Team Process, to ensure the needs and choices of each resident are effectively planned for and met

Completes all activities necessary for operation of a small onsite medical clinic including set up, physician assistance, clean up and stocking

Ensures accuracy and distribution of Monthly Physician Orders

Collaborate with the pharmacy on behalf of the residents

Ensure all infection control policies and procedures are being followed, updating them as needed

Participate as a trainer in the DDCA in-house training program

Be willing to obtain BSL trainer certification

Administers occasionally required special medications requiring licensure

Operate within a budget, track expenses, keep inventory of supplies, and make necessary orders

Be available on-call to answer staff questions or assist as needed

Watches for and reacts appropriately to take opportunities to shape behavior and to resolve environmental problems as soon as possible

Coordinate resident services with the rest of the IDT and Medical Professionals, schedule required appointments, and arrange for transportation to appointments

Develop, implement, and maintain an ongoing quality assurance program for the nursing service department

Take part in emergency planning and response

Communicate with residents, resident representatives, and guardians

Responsible for maintenance of professional standards and competencies within the nursing department

Be present and active in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as necessary or as may be directed

Be active in the Quality Assessment and Assurance Committee in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficiencies

Work in conjunction with the case manager to plan discharges and follow-ups

Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary

Monitor the facility's QI, QM, and survey reports. Assist in developing plans of action to correct potential or identified problem areas

Responsible for staffing the resident units with the appropriate number of staff while controlling overtime. Report such information to the Administrator or his/her designee to ensure that accurate staffing information is posted

Agree not to disclose assigned user ID code and password for accessing resident/facility information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator

Agree not to disclose resident's protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator

Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access facility's information system

Assist the Administrator and/or the HR Director in the recruitment and selection of nursing service personnel

Ensure that all nursing assistants are enrolled in or have graduated from an approved training program

Ensure that all nurse aide trainees are under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse

Develop work assignments and schedule duty hours, and/or assist supervisory staff in completing and performing such tasks

Ensure required resident assessments are completed on time

Ensure newly hired staff receive their physicals and 2-step TBs