About the role

  • Director of Nursing managing nursing and medical services for The INN Between providing care for homeless individuals. Overseeing service plans, staff education, and quality assurance in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

  • Provide care according to the Utah State Department of Health Rules and Regulations for Assisted Living Facilities Level II, §R432-270, and Utah Nurse Practice Act §R156-31B-701
  • Understand and comply with all Assisted Living regulations
  • Assess new residents prior to admission for appropriateness for ALF II level of care
  • Assess residents every 6 months or more frequently as needed due to significant changes in condition
  • Develop Service Plans in coordination with the resident, family, and responsible persons within 7 days of admission
  • Assure that Service Plans are properly implemented and documented by resident care staff on all shifts
  • Monitor resident quality of care daily
  • Assist residents in arranging access for ancillary services for medically related care and other services necessary to support the resident
  • Coordinate ancillary health and therapeutic services for residents if needed and/or requested
  • Supervise, coach, and evaluate all members of the clinical and resident support team including: Registered Nurse (RN) Medical Respite Care Coordinators Resident Advocates Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) End of Life Doula
  • Ensure accurate and timely submission of timecards for all supervised staff
  • Ensure accurate records of all resident care are maintained
  • Monitor staff personnel records to ensure inclusion of certifications, first aid/CPR, core competencies and orientation completion, medication delegation, food handlers, health evaluations, etc.
  • Provide oversight of the Medication Management Program in compliance with regulations
  • Ensure that all appropriate communication and documentation regarding resident care issues are shared with the Administrator
  • Document incidents, medication errors, and significant changes for weekly review with the Administrator
  • Manage the Quality Assurance Plan and hold quarterly quality assurance reviews in coordination with the Administrator
  • Provide regular staff education (including monthly core competency in-service training) opportunities, including appropriate training for the administration of medications
  • Evaluate and update procedures on an ongoing basis
  • Review Employee Health Evaluations for new hires and perform TB testing
  • Foster a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach to care, promoting teamwork and communication among nursing, care coordination, and advocacy staff to ensure holistic support for residents
  • Participate in leadership meetings and strategic planning to enhance program quality and outcomes

Requirements

  • Current Utah Nursing License (RN or APRN)
  • Experience working with at-risk and homeless populations with compassion for the homeless a plus
  • Minimum of 1 year Assisted Living Facility Type II nursing experience preferred
  • Supervisory or management experience in a healthcare or community-based setting strongly preferred
  • Knowledge of Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems
  • Flexible schedule and availability for on-call nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Ability to pass State background check

Benefits

  • Health Evaluation performed by RN Supervisor including TB test and review of all immunizations
  • Must be current on flu and COVID-19 (including booster)

Job title

Director of Nursing

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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