Webster House

Summary:
Under the direction of the Executive Director / Administrator, plans, organizes, develops and evaluates the overall operation of the Nursing Services Department in accordance with current State and Federal regulations. Maintains current standards of nursing practices. Implements facility policies, procedures and management systems. Coordinates nursing services with community agencies, physicians, families, residents, consultants, ancillary service providers and other department personnel within the facility. Promotes quality care delivery by all providers.

Detailed responsibilities:

Director of Nursing (DON)
Provides quality Customer Service efficiently to residents, families, co-workers and vendors in a manner to ensure satisfaction
Recruits, hires, schedules, supervises, counsels, evaluates all nursing service employees according to established policies and procedures
Ensures 24-hour provision of nursing services within Federal, State, and company requirements based on acuity of residents
Supervises the health care services and programs to residents
Coordinates resident admissions, transfers and discharges with other departments with community agencies
Directs and supervises utilization of Medicare, Medi-Cal and Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) contracts
Supervises and participates in resident interdisciplinary care plan conferences Supervises documentation in resident health records and reviews scheduled audits
Participates in budget planning and monitoring of fee scheduling and charging for services and cost effective utilization of resources
Responsible for orientation and on-going in-service education of all nursing staff
Provides professional management to State and Federal survey process following up with writing and implementing plan/s of correction
Works closely with the Director of Quality Assurance and consultants to provide geriatric health programs and services
Promotes stimulation, comfortable, uplifting environments for residents, families and staff
Develops and revises Nursing Policy and Procedure Manuals as needed
Front Porch is committed to the prevention of accidents by providing equipment with safeguards, personal safety equipment on jobs which require it, and adequate safety instructions to all employees
All employees are required to follow safe work habits in order to prevent injuries to themselves, residents, visitors or other employees

Competencies and skills:
Essential:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, and percentages
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written and oral instructions
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Ability to write reports business correspondence, and procedure manuals

Credentials:
Essential:

Registered Nurse - California

Education with Equivalent Qualifications:
Essential:

High School diploma or GED

Experience with Equivalent Qualifications:

Nonessential:

3 Years Three years supervisory experience required
0 Year Experience&/training as required by state regulations
0 Year Long term care, geriatric and/or rehabilitative nursing

Front Porch is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran in accordance with the applicable nondiscrimination laws. Final candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment physical, physical abilities test, drug screen and Department of Justice Criminal background clearance.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $170,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Pet insurance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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