Mary Elizabeth Nursing Services, Inc. (MENS) is seeking a new Director of Nursing (DON). This is a full-time nurse (DON) position that would oversee/manage the daily operations of our skilled nursing/clinical care.
General Purpose: The DON reports to and takes direction from the Agency Administrator, and is responsible for managing RN’s, LPN's & HHA's to ensure the patients POC's are properly followed. The DON shall also have specialized knowledge of nursing skills. The DON is expected to ensure that staff is providing a person-centered approach to the daily care of each Patient, based on the Patient's specific physical and psychosocial needs. Must be flexible, dependable, and able to render care at high levels is a necessity.
Qualifications: Graduated from an accredited approved nursing curriculum with a minimum of three (3) years supervisory experience. Licensed in the state of PA; a minimum of three-years clinical experience preferred; verifiable health-related work references; and working knowledge of software programs (MS Word and MS Excel).
Description of Responsibilities:
1. Manage RN’s, LPN's & HHA's.
2. Perform initial assessments.
3. Perform supervisory visit reports.
4. Perform Quality Improvement (QI) reports.
5. Development, maintain and update Patients Plan of Care.
6. Reporting and documenting changes in the Patient's condition or physician's order.7. Assisting Clinical Staff & Patients performing nursing services.8. Requesting/Receiving physician's orders.
9. Training and counseling clinical staff, when applicable.
10. Providing accurate and consistent information to Patients and their families.
11. Collaboration with agency administrator on a daily basis.
12. Recognizing any side effects, toxic effects or allergic reactions or contraindications involved in a Patient's pharmaceutical needs.
13. Maintain weekly reports of Patient's activities and changes.
14. Assist with recruiting efforts.15. Inputting data into EMR system
Job Type: Salary
- $70,000 - $76,000 annually
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- PA State License (Required)
Work Location:
- Agency Office, Patient's Home, DON's Home
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour
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Work Location: In person