Director of Nursing – Indianapolis

GENERAL PURPOSE
Plans, coordinates and manages the nursing department. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of nursing care
and services provided to residents. Maintains quality care that is consistent with company and regulatory standards. Assumes
responsibilities of daily operations in the absence of Executive Director.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
 Oversees the nursing staff for the provision of quality and appropriate resident / patient care that meets or exceeds company and
regulatory standards
 Assists in the preparation of annual budget for the living center. Monitors monthly performance of nursing services in relation to budget
and intervenes as needed
 Schedules and performs rounds to monitor and evaluate the quality and appropriateness of nursing care
 Maintains administrative authority, responsibility and accountability for the proper charting and documentation of care, medications and
treatments
 Hires nursing staff, oversee the provision of orientation/training by a qualified Director of Education and retains qualified staff to carry
out nursing programs and services. Reviews employee performance and conducts periodic performance appraisals timely
 Develops and implements the written staffing plan and nursing schedule that reflects the needs of the resident and patient population
 Evaluates current and potential residents and patients to determine and maintain living center’s ability to provide appropriate level of
care
 Maintains regular and ongoing communication with the living center’s Medical Director to identify educational needs for staff and provide
quality care and services to meet the needs of residents.
 Manages clinical aspects of state or federal government survey processes
 Conducts daily Clinical Start-up meeting with the interdisciplinary team to review resident and patient status
 Attends the weekly “at risk” meeting and reviews modifications to residents’ and patient’s plan of care
 Oversees and monitors the Resident Assessment process for accuracy, attends care planning conferences periodically to determine
compliance with care planning guidelines
 Collects, reviews and analyzes clinical outcome data and determines trends. Brings identified concerns to the QA&A committee for
development of appropriate plans of action
CODE OF CONDUCT
Must adhere to the Company’s Code of Conduct and Business Ethics policy including documentation and reporting responsibilities
QUALIFICATIONS
 Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing
 Valid State licensure as an RN
 Must hold and maintain a current CPR certification
 One to three (1-3) years of management or supervisory experience in long-term care or acute care. Restorative or geriatric nursing
experience preferred.
 Supervises nursing staff and others for whom they are administratively or professionally responsible

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this
job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified. The
Company reserves the right to modify job duties and qualifications at any time. In addition to this job description, duties may
further be delineated by an additional document referenced as a position description.
DNS Director Nursing 0401 – 03/23/2023 – BYHCHR
 Proficient in the use of personal computer
 Must be able to travel, including overnight stays
 Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & BEHAVIORS
 Must have ability to complete multiple projects
 Capable of working with minimal supervision
 Must be able to maintain confidentiality regarding patient and company proprietary information
 Must have the ability to relate professionally and positively and work cooperatively with patients, families, government regulators and
other employees at all levels
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS
Mobility, reaching, bending, lifting, grasping, fingering, fine hand coordination, ability to talk and hear; ability to read and write; ability to
communicate with personnel, ability to remain calm under stress. Ability to adequately lift, support and bodily manipulate the weight of a
patient.