Director of Nursing
Company: Riverside Health & Rehabilitation
Location: Missoula
Posted on: May 3, 2025
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Job Description:
* Must have unencumbered, active RN License in the state of
Montana to qualify for this position!*$3,000 Sign-on / Relocation
Bonus available!Riverside Health & Rehabilitation offers 72 skilled
nursing beds and provides the support residents and patients need
through a wide range of skilled nursing care and restorative
therapies. This community has been a part of the Missoula area
since 1988. It is the commitment of our team members to help each
resident and patient lead a purposeful life and strive to deliver
an exceptional experience through Platinum Service.The Director of
Nursing plays an integral role in the success of our team, our
community and creating a place our residents are proud to call
home. You will be responsible for providing unparalleled service to
our residents though our Platinum Service standards.The primary
purpose of this position is to plan, organize, develop, and direct
the overall functions of the Nursing Services Department in
accordance with current federal, state, and local standards,
guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be
directed by the Executive Director to ensure that the highest
degree of quality care is maintained at all times.Platinum
ServiceIt is our commitment to help each resident lead a purposeful
life and we strive to deliver an exceptional experience through
Platinum Service.Wage:$115k annually, with $3k Sign-on
BonusShift:Full-timeBenefits:Sign-on Bonus / Relocation Bonus
AvailableComprehensive Health Plan OptionsMedical and Prescription
CoverageDental and Vision CoverageFSA & HSA Account OptionsAccess
to Health Care & Mental Health E-Visits$10k Life Insurance
Coverage*Supplemental Insurance OptionsPet Insurance401(k)
Retirement Savings Plan with Generous Company Matching
BenefitsPaycheck Advances with Rain Instant PayEmployee Support
Program (EAP)Tuition Discounts & Reimbursement with Rasmussen
CollegeTeam Member Referral BonusShift DifferentialsLifeMart
Employee DiscountsGenerous Paid Time Off & Discounted Travel
Accommodations*Benefits available to eligible employees with
enrollment in a medical insurance plan. Eligibility may vary by
position, average hours worked, length of service, and/or
location.Essential Job Functions:Plan, organize, implement,
evaluate, and direct the nursing services department, as well as
its programs and activities, in accordance with current rules,
regulations, and guidelines that govern the assisted living and/or
long-term care facility.Develop, maintain, update, communicate, and
enforce facility and state specific written policies and procedures
that govern the daily functions of the nursing service department
including the safety program.Maintain a current reference of
written nursing material that will assist the nursing service
department in meeting the day-to-day needs of the
resident.Communicate service schedules with other services to
ensure the continuity of the resident's total regimen of
care.Develop, oversee, implement and maintain an ongoing Continuous
Quality Improvement and Quality Assurance program for the nursing
services department.Recommend to the Executive Director the
equipment needs of the department.Participate with the Executive
Director to prepare and plan the department's budget.Nursing Care
FunctionsConduct the daily nursing functions in accordance with
current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the
long-term care facility.Ensure that all nursing personnel assigned
to you comply with the written policies and procedures including
the safety program.Admit, transfer, and discharge residents with
documentation regarding care and service provided.Participate in
the orientation of new residents/family members to the
facility.Make rounds with health care provider to assess,
communicate, and respond to their needs.Utilize nursing personnel
qualifications according to the resident's care plan, wishes, and
health care provider orders.Complete daily clinical and
environmental rounds to evaluate resident care being provided and
report significant events.Meet and resolve issues with residents
and/or family members. Report significant issues to the
supervisor.Participate in facility surveys (inspections) as
requested by management.May be responsible for clinical programs as
directed, e.g. dementia, wound care, quality assurance, infection
control, admissions.Perform other essential job-related duties as
assigned.Communication/Documentation FunctionsComplete an initial
assessment and develop interim care plan.Update, review, and
transcribe the care plan that identifies the goals, problems,
approaches, and revisions based on nursing needs and new health
care provider orders.Communicate with health care provider to
review treatment plans, complete orders, progress notes, etc., in
accordance with established policies.Review the resident's medical
record for specific treatments, medication orders, diets, labs
etc., as for implementation and follow up.Requisition and arrange
for diagnostic and therapeutic services, as ordered by the health
care provider, and in accordance with our established
procedures.Communicate the department's policies and procedures to
personnel, residents, and visitors.Communicate with written
(24-hour report) and oral reports/recommendations concerning any
changes in resident condition and other activities of your shift to
nursing management.Complete and file assessments and all other
medical record documentation as required to provide care
services.Report all discrepancies noted concerning physician's
orders, diet change, charting error, etc.Complete clinically
accurate documentation according to policy.Review the resident
medical documentation and progress notes from the interdisciplinary
team to determine if the care plan is being followed. Report any
concerns to your supervisor.Inform nursing personnel of new
admissions and the resident's care needs. Ensure that rooms are
ready for new admissions.Notify the resident's attending health
care practitioner and family when there is a change in the
resident's condition.Meet with your assigned support personnel
(Housekeeping, Dining Services, Nursing Assistants, etc.) to plan
the shift's services, programs, and activities and monitor tasks
are completed as directed.Coordinate services with other members of
the disciplinary team (Housekeeping, Dining Services, Nursing,
etc.) to ensure that the resident's total regimen of care is
maintained.Assist in arranging transportation for residents and
other third-party services.Medication Administration
FunctionsPrepare and administer medications ordered by the health
care provider.Ensure that an adequate supply of floor stock
medications, supplies, and equipment is on hand to meet the nursing
needs of the residents.Review medication administration record for
completeness of information, accuracy in the transcription of the
health care provider's order.Dispose of drugs and narcotics as
required, and in accordance with established procedures.Personnel
FunctionsDetermine and adjust the staffing needs of the department
necessary to meet the total nursing needs of the residents.Assist
in the recruitment and selection of personnel.Develop work
assignments, schedule duty hours, and assist and supervise staff to
ensure that all personnel are performing their work assignments in
accordance with acceptable standards.Assist in staff development.
Formally and informally monitor performance of personnel and ensure
adjustments/corrections are made by using coaching, counseling, and
discipline methods.Work with the Executive Director to resolve
staff performance issues including those that may lead to
termination.Review complaints and grievances, complete
investigations, and work with the Executive Director for a plan of
action and resolution.Participate in developing, conducting, and
scheduling of timely in-service and orientation training classes
that meet state and federal requirements.Safety and
SanitationSupply and make available protective equipment for
staff.Maintain nursing service work areas (i.e., nurses' stations,
medicine preparation rooms, etc.), resident rooms, and treatment
areas in a clean and sanitary manner.Recommend to the Director of
Nursing the equipment and supply needs of the nursing department.
Ensure that a stock level of medications, medical supplies,
equipment, etc., is maintained on the premise at all times to
adequately meet the needs of the residents.Obtain and maintain
material safety data sheets (MSDSs) for hazardous chemicals in the
department. Ensure that containers of hazardous chemicals in the
department are properly labeled and stored. Ensure that all
personnel are trained to use labels and MSDSs to recognize hazards
and to follow appropriate protective measures.Knowledge and
Critical SkillsBe able to make independent decisions and follow
instructions.Deal tactfully with personnel, prospects, residents,
family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the
public.Capable of working with ill, disabled, elderly, and
emotionally upset people within the facility.Communicate
effectively in a manner that is sufficient for effective
communication with supervisors, team members, prospects, residents,
and families.Knowledge/proficiency of Microsoft Office
Suite.Education and ExperienceMust meet all applicable state and
federal requirements for this position.Must possess a current,
unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN in state.Three or
more years of experience in nursing in a home care, assisted
living, or long-term care facility.INSERT FACILITY INFORMATIONThe
Director of Nursing plays an integral role in the success of our
team, our community and creating a place our residents are proud to
call home. You will be responsible for providing unparalleled
service to our residents though our Platinum Service standards.The
primary purpose of this position is to plan, organize, develop, and
direct the overall functions of the Nursing Services Department in
accordance with current federal, state, and local standards,
guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be
directed by the Executive Director to ensure that the highest
degree of quality care is maintained at all times.Platinum
ServiceIt is our commitment to help each resident lead a purposeful
life and we strive to deliver an exceptional experience through
Platinum Service.Shift: NEED SHIFT INFOWage: NEED WAGE
INFOBenefits:Comprehensive Health Plan OptionsMedical and
Prescription CoverageDental and Vision CoverageFSA & HSA Account
OptionsAccess to Health Care & Mental Health E-Visits$10k Life
Insurance Coverage*Supplemental Insurance OptionsPet
Insurance401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Generous Company
Matching BenefitsPaycheck Advances with Rain Instant PayEmployee
Support Program (EAP)Tuition Discounts & Reimbursement with
Rasmussen CollegeTeam Member Referral BonusShift
DifferentialsLifeMart Employee DiscountsGenerous Paid Time Off &
Discounted Travel AccommodationsChildcare DiscountsRent
Discounts*Benefits available to eligible employees with enrollment
in a medical insurance plan. Eligibility may vary by position,
average hours worked, length of service, and/or location.Knowledge
and Critical SkillsBe able to make independent decisions and follow
instructions.Deal tactfully with personnel, prospects, residents,
family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the
public.Capable of working with ill, disabled, elderly, and
emotionally upset people within the facility.Communicate
effectively in a manner that is sufficient for effective
communication with supervisors, team members, prospects, residents,
and families.Knowledge/proficiency of Microsoft Office
Suite.Education and ExperienceMust meet all applicable state and
federal requirements for this position.Must possess a current,
unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN in state.Three or
more years of experience in nursing in a home care, assisted
living, or long-term care facility.Supervisory ResponsibilityThis
position does have direct reports and supervisory requirements.by
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