FLOAT DIRECTOR OF NURSING - Full Time exempt

The Plaza Assisted Living is looking for a new nurse management role, Float Director of Nursing (FDON).

We are very excited to open this management role that will work within our Plaza communities and will be re

sponsible for supporting the nursing department at the assigned Plaza community.

Additionally, in the absence of nursing leadership, the FDON works as an extension of the Director of Quality Assurance to maintain compliance and management of the nursing department. The main responsibilities include, but are not limited to, supporting the assigned community Director of Nursing (DON) and/or Administrator to maintain compliance with state and federal laws and community policies and procedures, specifically ensuring quality of care is being provided to the residents.

The FDON will be required to cover and travel between their assigned communities and will communicate directly to the community Administrator/DON under the supervision of The Director of Quality Assurance.

The following are essential functions of the job:

In the absence of a DON, required to be on-call twenty-four (24) hours a day for assigned community or communities. If a DON is present, required to be on-call twenty-four (24) hours a say for the DON or Administrator.

Performs assessments for each resident,

prior

to admission/readmission to determine if the prospective resident's care needs can be appropriately met by the community and every 6 months or as needed for acute change in condition.

Ensure that Resident Service Plans are created and maintained according to assessments and develops

Care Communication

for resident, family members and staff.

Manages the out-of-facility residents, including any hospital or rehabilitation stay, to ensure readmission assessment, orders, and return is completed timely.

Ensures proper

documentation of care delivery as ordered by the physician in accordance with federal requirements, state regulations and The Plaza policies and procedures; recognizing any deviation from Resident Service Plans, Department of Health standards and Plaza policies and procedures. This also includes monitoring the electronic medical records system for compliance and service delivery (i.e. POC).

Assists in monitoring residents' nutritional status to ensure care needs are met in accordance with Resident Service Plans, Department of Health standards and The Plaza policies and procedures. This includes quality checks for monthly weights, Registered Dietician consultations, and any condition that would require an intervention

Performing rounds frequently throughout the day to observe efficiency of care service delivery; interviews staff, residents, families or other parties of interest as appropriate.

Oversees and supports Medication Management Program that includes, assessing individual residents to determine ability for self-administration of medication, provides oversight of medication storage, and administration as appropriate.

Routinely monitors and audits medication management program and ensures medications/treatments are administered and documented by nursing and care staff as ordered by the physician in accordance with federal requirements, state regulations and Plaza policies and procedures. This also includes managing any Pharmacy Review or recommendations.

Manages the health promotion and disease prevention programs that includes administration of immunization as appropriate, development of protocols for infection disease management (e.g. flu outbreaks, tuberculosis etc.), and ensuring proper isolation procedures are being met.

Monitors and reviews the community's Incident Reports and assists in resolving and prevention.

Assists and manages, when necessary, the nursing department. This includes hiring, on-boarding, scheduling, payroll processing, trainings, team member relations/issues, and disciplinary and performance evaluations.

Assists in setting up proper and necessary nursing department trainings. This can include identifying accident prevention procedures to protect team members from illness and injury, completion of Medication Aide Skills Training Assessment (initially and annually), on-the-job trainings, and any other training that is deemed necessary for the nursing department.

Maintain supplies and staffing labor budget in accordance with their current community census.

Manages and participates in developing and maintaining a Quality Assurance Program in coordination with Director of Quality Assurance, Administrator, and other departmental staff.

As necessary will assist in promoting customer service and hospitality and responses to and adequately resolve complaints or concerns from residents or families about nursing services.

Is present and available when internal, third party and state inspectors visit the community.

Is familiar with disaster and fire plans as specified in policies and procedures manual and assists with community emergencies as instructed.

Adheres to all employment requirements established in the Team Member Handbook, the Operating Policies and the Procedural Manuals.

Performs other duties as assigned by the community Administrator or direct supervisor.

Supervisory - as necessary:

Participates in the recruitment, interviewing and selection of nursing and care staff personnel
• Schedules staffing needs within budget as business needs demands minimizing the use of third-party agencies where possible.

Counsels team members when required in a fair and consistent manner while adhering to The Plaza policies and procedures and state/federal employment laws.

Supervises nursing/care staff and regularly evaluates their performance, frequently engages team members (e.g. Initial/30/90/biannual/annual).

Conducts regular shift reports, daily meetings and other modes of communication to disseminate information, interpret policies and procedures or address concerns as needed.

Assures resident nursing department and work areas are clean, neat and orderly. Develops and provides ongoing in-service training for all care staff as relevant to the needs of the resident and the community.

Required

Current State of Hawaii Nursing License RN or higher ( in good standing).

Current Tuberculosis Clearance, according to the State of Hawaii Department of Health regulations.

CPR and First Aid Certification.

One (1) years' experience in Director of Nursing role within The Plaza communities or equivalent.

Preferred

Minimum of three (3) years' experience in an assisted living facility or long-term care.

Starting salary is $90,000 per year; negotiable based on prior experience.
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