Purpose of this position
The purpose of this position is to assist the Director of Nursing Service in assessing resident care needs and implementing appropriate action.
Implement nursing and procedures. Supervise Staffing for the nursing department and supervise the quality of nursing care provider to residents.
Qualifications Current NYS RN License
Delegation of authority
Authority is delegated to the individual in this position to:
· Assess resident needs and interview, hire and terminate adequate nursing personnel
· Set resident care standards in accordance with accepted current standards of care to provide high quality care to residents
· Develop and implement policies and procedures for nursing care of residents
· Supervise and manage all aspects of the nursing department
· Assess, direct and supervise residents’ care needs
· Cooperate with administration to assure efficient, cost-effective operation of the facility
This position reports to: Administrator