Director of Nursing-SNF

Pay Range: $178,536 to $218,210

JOB CULTURE

The Masonic Homes of California are committed to a culture of Leadership.  Our culture is to provide superior service to members, residents and staff through a sound and progressive model of service and care which aligns our mission, vision and operations.  We demonstrate excellence in core services and place value on high quality job performance, professional development, effective time management, budget management, workplace safety and resident/employee satisfaction.  We are dedicated to disciplined innovation and continuous quality improvement – we are a learning company.  We are committed to sharing our knowledge and being an organization that attracts the best and brightest talent.  We are team-oriented, caring and honest.

All care and services will be provided in accordance with:

• Federal and State Rules and Regulations
• Masonic Homes Policy and Procedures
• Standards of Nursing/Nursing Assistant Practice
• Masonic Homes Mission and Values
• Residents Bill of Rights
• Employee Handbook Policies
• HIPAA Compliance

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Director of Nursing Services' primary responsibility is to ensure the provision of quality nursing care on a 24-hour basis to the residents of the Masonic Homes in accordance with Federal, State and Local standards and regulations.

The Director of Nursing assumes authority, responsibility, and accountability for the delivery of nursing services in the facility. In collaboration with facility Administration, allocates department resources in an efficient and economic manner to enable each resident to attain or maintain the highest practical physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. Collaborates with other departments, medical professionals, consultants, and organizations, including government agencies and advocacy groups, to develop, support and coordinate resident care, related administrative functions, and to represent the interests of the facility.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

A. ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS:

• Oversees administrative functions in Nursing Department.
• Develops, maintains, and implements nursing policies and procedures that conform to current standards of nursing practice, facility philosophy, and operational policies while maintaining compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.
• Communicates and interprets policies and procedures to nursing staff, and monitors staff practices and implementation.
• Continuously monitors Federal and State guidelines and requirements and revises Departmental procedures accordingly.
• Makes routine inspections of the facility to assure that established policies and procedures are being implemented and followed.
• Responsible for the recruitment and hiring of both licensed and non-licensed personnel.
• Functions as a liaison between the residents, their families, staff and the general public - responding to inquiries and providing information on nursing care and services.
• Assists with the preparation of the Departmental annual budget and maintains the operating budgets for personnel and medical equipment and makes budget recommendations as to the purchase of such equipment.  Assures nursing staff properly charges out ancillaries used.
• Helps the Administrator prepare staff for inspection surveys, instructing staff on matters of conduct and disclosure, being interviewed by inspectors, immediate corrections of problems noted by surveyors, etc.

• Develops and maintains documentation systems for continuity of care and record storage that assures compliance with local, state and federal regulations and Masonic Homes policies and procedures.
• Perform administrative requirements such as completing forms, writing reports, etc., and submit to the Administrator or appropriate agency as directed.
• Recommends and collaborates in in-service education programs to promote staff development.

• Understands and incorporates the departmental goals and objectives into daily actions.
• Develop and maintain a good working-relationship with Federal, State and local agencies and with the physicians.
• Develop systems of coordination among the nursing staff.
• Review facility services to insure their implementation.
• Evaluates the work performance of all nursing personnel, assists in the determination of wage increases, and implements discipline according to operational policies.
• Collaborates with physicians, consultants, community agencies, and institutions to improve the quality of services and to resolve identified problems.
• Oversees nursing schedules to assure they meet r