Director Of Nursing (DON)

Summary: Responsible for direct oversight of the nursing personnel and AMAP trained staff in residential settings. Acts as resource for training, education and nursing functions in all settings. Develops policies, procedures, and guidelines. Provides orientation and education of staff as necessary.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

• Oversees the nursing functions of each program to include working closely with the RNs to maintain a safe and functional environment for the clients, ensuring medication management and health care under the direction of the physician.
• Oversees the administration of medication by trained AMAP staff including 90 day and biennial reviews. Assists with AMAP staff training and supervision.
• Supervision Of Nursing staff to ensure state codes and standards of care are complied with and updated as necessary.
• Monitors and updates policies, procedures, and operational guidelines Of Nursing services to ensure compliance.
• Participation in on-call for nursing staff for questions and direction for improving health status and medical care of clients. Monitoring safety needs - including medical, behavioral, and psychiatric needs.
• Documents all service activities including collateral contact in a complete, accurate and timely manner according to Department of Health and Human Resources licensing regulation with Westbrook policy.
• Oversees the use of Electronic Medication Administration Record (EMAR)
• Assists in providing orientation and training to both new and experienced staff as needed.
• Facilitates the implementation of the LPN rotation programs in partnership with the schools.
• Serves as the liaison between Westbrook and partnering agencies (i.e., pharmacies, labs, etc.) for the purpose of education health and client care.
• Assists with Continuous Quality Improvement program.
• Maintains confidentiality of all information and complies with HIPAA regulations.
• Complies with federal, state and company policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports Westbrook Health Services mission, vision, values, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards and code of ethical behavior.

Qualification Requirements:

• Must be able to communicate clearly and accurately with a variety of individuals.
• Must work well in a team environment.
• Work with staff, clients, and others in a professional, cooperative, ethical, respectful, and effective manner.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people.
• AMAP certified or willing and eligible to become AMAP certified.

Education and/or Experience: Current RN State Licensure without restriction. Prior computer/PC experience using computerized Medical Records. Must have two (2) years supervisory/management experience. Prior two (2) years must have been working in an RN clinical capacity (required for AMAP certification). Must pass Criminal Investigation Background and DHHR background checks as well as post offer drug screen.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Mobility and the ability to sit for long periods, stand and walk for short periods, bend, reach, and lift up to 10 pounds are required in this position.

The professionals at Westbrook Health Services believe in promoting the well-being of individuals and families struggling with a wide range of challenges. Our staff meets the needs of over 7,000 people annually. Experienced and compassionate, we empower people to achieve wellness with the guidance of our knowledgeable and experienced staff.

Westbrook Health Services provides a comprehensive, low-cost benefits package to all full-time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability, critical illness, accident, and pet insurance coverage options. Paid time-off, paid holidays, and paid training provide a healthy work life balance.

Westbrook provides Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made based upon an individual’s skills and qualifications without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, disability as defined in the law, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy and related conditions, genetic information, gender identity or any status or characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Westbrook also prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon the perception of those characteristics or any association with a person who is perceived to have any of those characteristics. Discrimination based on any of these factors is totally inconsistent with our philosophy of doing business and will not be tolerated at any time.

Qualified individuals with bona fide disabilities, as the term “disability” is defined in the law, are entitled to reasonable accommodations in the application process and in their employment. Although Westbrook is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations, the responsibility for identifying whether accommodation is needed and what constitutes a reasonable accommodation is shared jointly by the employee and Westbrook.