Director of Nursing Services

The best thing about this role

Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients?  Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference.  We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible. 

What you'll do

The primary function of the Director of Nursing Services is to plan, organize, develop and direct the overall operation of our 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 Administrator and the Medical Director, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct the Nursing Services Department, as well as it programs and activities, in accordance with current rules, regulations and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility
• Develop, maintain and periodically update written policies and procedures that govern the daily functions of the Nursing Service Department
• Development methods for coordination of nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents’ total regimen of care
• Develop, maintain and periodically update written job descriptions for each level of nursing personnel
• Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary
• Maintain a reference library of written nursing material (i.e., PDR’s, Federal and State Regulations, etc.) that will assist the nursing service department in meeting the daily needs of the resident
• Implement and maintain an ongoing quality assurance program for the Nursing Services Department in cooperation with the Quality Assurance Director
• Develop and implement a nursing service organization structure
• Make written and oral reports and recommendations to the CEO/Administrator, as necessary or required, concerning the operation of the Nursing Services Department
• Serve on, participate in and attend various committee's pf the facility (i.e. Policy Advisor, Pharmaceutical, Budget, Quality Assessment and Assurance), as required and as appointed by the CEO/ Administrator
• Assist the Pharmaceutical Services Committee in developing, maintaining, implementing and periodically updating written policies and procedures for the administration, storage and control of medications and supplies
• Schedule, attend, and participate in developing the agenda for Care Plan Committee meetings as necessary
• Evaluate and implement recommendations form established committees as they may pertain to nursing services
• Determine the staff needs of the Nursing Services Department necessary to meet the total nursing needs of the residents
• Develop work assignments and schedule duty hours and/or assist the nursing supervisory staff in completing and performing such tasks
• Delegate to nursing service supervisory personnel the administrative authority, responsibility and accountability necessary to perform their assigned duties
• Develop, maintain and periodically update the written procedure for ensuring that professional nursing personnel have valid and current licenses as required by New York State
• Monitor absenteeism to ensure that an adequate number of nursing care personnel are on duty at all times
• Monitor the professional nurses licensing status to ensure that they remain current
• Review complaints and grievances made or filed by department personnel
• Make appropriate reports to the CEO/Administrator as required or as may be necessary, including departmental performance evaluations
• Ensure that disciplinary action is administered fairly without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, physical challenges or marital status
• Participate in the interviewing and selection of residents for admission to the facility
• Provide the CEO/Administrator with information relative to the nursing needs of the resident and the Nursing Services Department’s ability to meet those needs
• Encourage attending physicians to record and sign progress notes, physicians’ orders, etc., on a timely basis and in accordance with current Federal, State, and local regulations
• Assist in developing and participate in the planning, conducting and scheduling of timely in-services training classes that provides instructions on “how to do the job” and ensures a well educated Nursing Services Department
• Develop, implement and maintain an effective orientation program that orients the new employee to the facility, its policies and procedures and to his/her job position and duties
• Provide leadership training that includes the administrative and supervisory principles essential for the Charge/Staff Nurses
• Encourage the nursing supervisory staff to attend and participate in outside training programs; schedule times as appropriate
• Assist support services in developing, implementing and conducting in-services training programs that relate to the Nursing Services Department
• Attend and participate in continuing educational programs designed to keep you abreast of changes in your profession, as well as to maintain your license on a current status
• Monitor nursing services personnel to assure that they are following established safety regulations in the use of equipment and supplies
• Ensure that all nursing service personnel follow established departmental policies and procedures, including appropriate dress codes
• Ensure that nursing service personnel participate in and conduct all fire safety and disaster preparedness drills in a safe and professional manner
• Ensure that all resident care rooms, treatment areas, etc., are maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary manner
• Assist the Infection Control Nurse in the development, implementation, and revising of written aseptic and isolation techniques
• Develop, implement and maintain a program for monitoring communicable and/or infectious diseases among the residents and personnel
• Ensure that nursing services personnel follow established infection control procedures when isolation precautions become necessary
• Develop, implement, and maintain a procedure for reporting hazardous conditions or equipment
• Recommends to the CEO/Administrator the equipment and supply needs of the department
• Develop and implement procedures for the safe operation of all nursing services equipment
• Develop and implement procedures that ensure nursing service supplies are used in an efficient manner to avoid waste
• Assist in the scheduling of care plans and assessments to presented and discussed at each committee meeting
• Ensure that all personnel involved in providing care to the resident is aware of the care plan and that care plans are used in administering daily care to the resident
• Develop and maintain a good rapport with all services involved with the care plan to ensure that a team effort is achieved in developing a comprehensive plan of care
• Prepare and plan the Nursing Services Department’s budget and submit to the CEO/Administrator for his/her review, recommendations and/or approval
• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information
• Monitor nursing care to assure that all residents are treated fairly, with kindness, dignity and respect
• Ensure that all nursing care is provided in privacy
• Ensure that all nursing service personnel are knowledgeable of the residents’ rights and responsibilities
• Review complaints and grievances made by the resident and make a written/oral report to the CEO/administrator indication what action(s) were taken to resolve the complaint or grievance
• Assure that nursing aides are enrolled in or have graduated from an approved training program
• Assure that all nursing aides are in compliance with current New York State Rules and Regulations
• Assist the Infection Control Coordinator in identifying, evaluation and classifying routine and job related functions
• Attend all required in-services and follow department and facility policies including the use of personal protective equipment
• Maintain CONFIDENTIALITY of all pertinent resident care and employee information and follow HIPAA and HIV regulations

What we need from you

Education:

• 4 Year/Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, required

Licensure/Certifications:

• Current NYS Licensure as a Registered Nurse, required

Skills:

• Reading/Writing/Comprehension
• Interacting with People
• Goal Setting
• Policy Making
• Delegating
• Decision Making
• Problem Solving
• Team Building
• Manage People

Physical Requirements:

• Light Work - Exerting up to 20 lbs of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work
• Occasional kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, standing
• Frequent talking, fit testing
• Constant typing/clerical/dexterity, hearing, seeing/monitor/computer use, walking

Hazards:

• Frequent bodily fluids/bloodborne exposure

Travel:

• Occasional Travel - The job may require travel from time- to-time, but not on a regular basis

Total Rewards

We are also offering a sign-on bonus for this position! The bonus amounts are based on the position type and are listed below. Additional details and eligibility requirements will be discussed during the interview process. Current employees of Bassett Healthcare Network are not eligible and are encouraged to apply through the internal job board. At the discretion of leadership, this program may terminate or be suspended at any time. 

Bonus Amount:

• RN (excluding management) sign-on bonuses are awarded in the amount of $20,000 for full time
• LPN sign on bonuses are awarded in the amount of $10,000 for full time

Eligible Employers:

• A.O. Fox Hospital, Bassett Medical Center, Cobleskill Regional Hospital, Little Falls Hospital, O'Connor Hospital, Valley Health Services and Valley Residential Services

Pay Transparency

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. The above compensation range represents a good faith belief of the compensation range by Bassett Healthcare Network, and its entities and affiliates, at the time of this posting or advertisement.

Pay Range Minimum:

USD $120,557.57/Yr.
Pay Range Maximum:

USD $180,836.35/Yr.
We love the difference people bring

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.