Director of Nursing- Long Term Care

Overview

The Director of Nursing (DON) of the Mountrail Bethel Home (MBH) is responsible and accountable to plan, develop, organize and direct the overall operation of nursing services for MBH in accordance with current federal and state regulations and as may be directed by the Administrator and/or Chief of Medical Staff to ensure the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

The DON has been delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out assigned duties. Job functions include, but are not limited to: administrative, department organization and staffing, employees, nursing budget, patient/resident care, staff education, compliance with state and federal rules/regulations/conditions related to the nursing services department of MBH.

• 1. License and Certifications
  
  Required:
• Current North Dakota State Licensure as RN
• Ongoing CPR certification

• 2.
  
  Educational Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field preferred
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English

• 3. Experience Requirements:
• Long-term care nursing experience preferred
• Supervisory/management experience preferred

• 4. Special Skills or Training:
• Ability to communicate well, both orally and in writing
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations for long-term care
• Basic computer skills
• Knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and procedures
• Knowledge of federal, state, and payer regulations and requirements related to nursing including patient safety, infection control, and confidentiality
• Knowledge of quality assurance, risk management, utilization management, and outcomes management standards
• Skilled in developing/monitoring budgets and maintaining cost-effective nursing practices
• Ability to analyze data, problem solve, and make decisions related to nursing issues
• Ability to communicate with all levels and departments about nursing topics
• Ability to collaborate with managers to improve clinical operations
• Positive attitude toward the elderly and ill

• 5.
  
  Physical Requirements:
• Walking, reaching, bending, lifting, grasping, pushing and pulling, sitting, fine hand coordination
• Able to lift 5-35 pounds
• Ability to communicate with residents, personnel and consultants
• Ability to distinguish smells, tastes and temperatures
• Ability to hear and respond to pages
• Ability to remain calm under stress