Director of Nursing, SNF (Florence)
Company: Riverside Health & Rehabilitation
Location: Florence
Posted on: May 10, 2025
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 Service
It 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 Bonus
Shift:
Full-time
Benefits:
- Sign-on Bonus / Relocation Bonus Available
- Comprehensive Health Plan Options
- Medical and Prescription Coverage
- Dental and Vision Coverage
- FSA & HSA Account Options
- Access to Health Care & Mental Health E-Visits
- $10k Life Insurance Coverage*
- Supplemental Insurance Options
- Pet Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Generous Company Matching
Benefits
- Paycheck Advances with Rain Instant Pay
- Employee Support Program (EAP)
- Tuition Discounts & Reimbursement with Rasmussen College
- Team Member Referral Bonus
- Shift Differentials
- LifeMart Employee Discounts
- Generous 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 Functions
- Conduct 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 Functions
- Complete 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 Functions
- Prepare 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 Functions
- Determine 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 Sanitation
- Supply 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.
Keywords: Riverside Health & Rehabilitation, Missoula , Director of Nursing, SNF (Florence), Executive , Florence, Montana
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