Assists the Director of Nurses to plan, organize, develop and direct the overall operation of the nursing department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern the facility. Coordinates the care and services provided to 64 residents living in two 32-bed neighborhoods. Provides weekend coverage for the entire facility as needed.

20% - Administrative Functions

• Works with the Director of Nurses: plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates and directs nursing services as well as their programs and activities in accordance with current rules, regulations and guidelines that govern the facility.
• Participates in strategic planning and long range planning.
• Coordinates the completion of the Minimum Data Set.
• Provides relief coverage for the other nurse managers.
• Coordinates the facility education program.
• Coordinates the facility infection control program.
• Participates in the facility quality assurance and improvement program.

10% - Quality Assurance and Regulatory compliance

• Meets routinely with the nurse manager group and the interdisciplinary teams.
• Represents nursing on the Rock Haven Quality Assurance Committee.
• Assists with the development and implementation of Nursing Policies and Procedures.
• Directs nursing department in survey compliance, quality assurance and staff development activities.
• Reviews injury and risk forms. Assures that preventive measures have been initiated.
• Reviews investigations for all alleged incidents of abuse, neglect or misappropriation of resident belongs. Maintains administrative records. Reports to the State per regulation.
• Receives employee, resident and family grievances. Refers information to appropriate supervisor. Works with NHA to assure that grievances are resolved.
• Directs staff response to emergencies such severe weather, fire or bomb scare. Participates in fire drills. Directs disaster evacuation plan as needed.

50% - Clinical guidance

• Serves as a professional role model.
• Collaborates with resident care staff at all levels in the development, implementation and evaluation of resident care programs.
• Provides clinical expertise in the management of medical, behavioral, and psychiatric emergencies.
• Provides clinical expertise in behavior management techniques.
• Provides clinical expertise in the care of clients with cognitive disabilities.
• Assures that appropriate standards are implemented and maintained by all clinical units.
• Monitors and evaluates care delivered on a direct and indirect basis.

10% - Professional practice

• Demonstrates knowledge of the Resident Assessment Instrument process and the completion of the Minimum Data Set.
• Demonstrates and maintains competence with State and Federal nursing home regulations.
• Demonstrates and maintains competence with the Medicare and Medicaid regulations.

5% - Public Relations

• Provides tours of the facility to families.
• Complete referral forms for any inquiries/tours. Reviews all referral to determine medical and nursing needs.
• Referral visits to assess the needs of new admissions with complex needs.
• Represents the facility at community events.
• Collaborates with appropriate community and governmental policy making bodies.

5% - Performs related work as required.

• Current theory base in medical, geriatric and psychiatric nursing
• Current knowledge of State and Federal nursing home and ICF regulations.
• Computer skills including e-mail, word processing, work scheduling system and Melyx.
• Ability to prepare clear, concise reports.
• Knowledge of needs of client populations and treatment sources.
• Ability to plan, assign and direct the work of others.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret practice standards, professional journals, technical procedures and government standards and regulations.
• Ability to solve complex problems and deal with a variety of issues.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, employees, residents, families, professionals and the general public
• Ability to work well as a team leader/member.
• Skill in reviewing clinical work of others according to professional standards and practice guidelines.
• Maintain prompt and regular attendance.

• Registered Professional Nurse with current Wisconsin Licensure in good standing.
• Supervisory experience as a Head Nurse, Nursing Supervisor or Director of Nurses.
• Work experience as a professional nurse, preferably in related fields (long-term care, medical-surgical nursing, mental health or nursing supervision).
• CPR Certification
• Skill with Microsoft Office, Melyx Pro (MDS software), Outlook (group email) and Personality (scheduling program) software programs.
• As of January 27th 2022, the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services has mandated that all employees of skilled nursing facilities are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

• Ability to sit, stand, bend, and stoop for periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment.
• Ability to respond to emergency/crisis situations.
• Ability to push/pull a medication cart.
• Exposure to noise.
• Exposure to blood and/or body fluids.
• Uses personal protective equipment as needed but not limited to: gloves, gowns, goggles and protective shield.
• Ability to enter accurate information into charts and reports.
• May be subject to potentially hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, visitors, etc.
• May be subject to falls, burns, odors, etc., throughout the work day.
• May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, blood, body fluids, conditions, etc.
• Work is inside in a skilled nursing home facility.
• CPR/AED certification required