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Job Summary:
- This position will ensure that the health care needs of all clients are met. The DON will ensure that staff is trained in-home care procedures and policies which are current and up to date. The DON will also ensure that Sunlight Senior Living is in compliance with current Comprehensive Home Care regulations.
- Working cooperatively with the team and supervise the delivery of services provided to the clients and supervises staff.
Qualifications:
- Must be registered and licensed with the State of Minnesota as an RN, and must maintain current and unrestricted licensure.
- Must have a valid driver's license, if needed to drive.
- At least 3 years of experience in the related field.
OTHER SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
This position required the incumbent to have:
- Possess a sensitivity and aptitude for working with the elderly.
- Possess skills to communicate effectively with those you supervise, clients, family members and all staff.
- Possess leadership / supervisory skills.
- Must be able to prioritize and organize work effectively and efficiently.
- Able to work irregular hours, occasional weekends, and evenings.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND TASKS:
Job Function:
- Manage Home Care program including completing essential paperwork and complying with state regulations.
Tasks:
- Works to assure the facility is in compliance with federal state and local standards and regulations. Is available for license surveys.
- Works with Executive Director to keep forms updated including policies, procedures, Bill of Rights, and related home care forms and manuals
- Meets with Case Workers regularly, as needed.
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge of current trends of Home Care.
- Is responsible for investigating and reporting incidents of suspected client neglect and/or abuse and reporting these findings to the Executive Director and COOand/or appropriate county officials.
- Works to maintain privacy and confidentiality of client, client’s records, and client’s living environment.
- Is willing to carry a cell phone and be ‘on call’ for emergencies, client change of condition, and when ULP performs delegated nursing tasks.
- Prepare, record, submit and maintain accurate and timely correspondence and paperwork regarding client data and billing information with the Office Coordinator as needed.
- Communicates and documents client data to staff as needed.
- Completes initial assessment of potential clients to assure that their needs will be met.
- Follows the Comprehensive Home Care regulations for providing timely and through nursing assessments for all clients.
- Assures clients maintain residency requirements, reassess and recommend alternative placement if necessary.
- Implements service agreements with all new clients. Reviews and revises the service plan as needed.
- Assures clients have up-to-date care plans. Reviews and revises care plans as needed.
- Monitors and maintains client charts and nursing notes.
- Communicates to physicians and other personnel (county caseworkers) any changes in client’s needs or conditions.
- Monitors and follows thru with ordering medications and all medication renewals as well as any necessary follow-up with physicians regarding medications and/or medical conditions.
- Assures all physicians orders are signed and implemented with-in 24 hours.
- Fills weekly pillboxes for medication administration by unlicensed staff and checks new medications from the pharmacy.
- Assures new medication sheets are in place by the first of each month.
- Reviews each client’s medication sheet at least monthly and assures accuracy and appropriate signatures.
- Communicates in the staff communication book any information that staff needs to be aware of.
- Documents disposal of medication per procedure.
- Assures compliance with regulations and is available for federal and state licensure surveys.
- Assists in the development of policies and procedures and implementation of them.
- Responsible for management of Tuberculosis / Infection Control Program.
Job Function:
- Supervision of other nursing and Unlicensed Personnel.
Tasks:
- Supervises, orientates, and competency test unlicensed staff to home care and to each client’s individual needs.
- Gives input and/or helps perform annual evaluations for nursing and unlicensed personnel staff.
- Supervises, disciplines, and terminates unlicensed personnel.
- Coordinates staff education to include at least 8 hours of in-services per year.
- Meets with staff as needed.
- Provides health and medication training to all new employees as well as continued education for all staff and documents such training to assure compliance with state, federal and local regulations.
- Assures that staff clearly understands and follow all Home Care procedures.
- Monitors staff for compliance of monthly client treatments as scheduled.
- Supervises medication practices and medical equipment being used by home care clients.
- Assures that medication administration procedures are followed properly and discusses any needed corrections, errors, etc., with staff.
Job Function:
- Provide support and address needs for programs and services.
Tasks:
- Maintain client files and appropriate documents as required.
- Assess clients on an ongoing basis to assure their needs can be met.
- Assures clients continue to live safely in their unit, reassess and recommend alternative placement if necessary.
- Communicates the services to be provided for each client to staff responsible for delivering the services, and assures follow through.
- Inform personnel of changes in client’s needs and conditions.
- Maintains communication with clients, their families, and staff.
- Facilitates coordination of client services with other service providers as needed.
- Is available for on-call medical questions and/or emergencies via phone.
Job Function:
- Participate and function effectively as a team member.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Support the mission and values of Sunlight Senior Living.
Tasks:
- Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with staff, and other [Name of company] staff including providing backup to other staff as needed.
- Articulate information regarding clients to the team.
- Provide proactive, constructive participation in staff meetings, committees, etc.
- Assists other departments with special events and family functions.
- Be compassionate and work with tact and ethical awareness.
- Be flexible and adaptable to changing situations.
- Responds appropriately to safety hazards, fire drills, and other emergency situations.
- Reports injuries for self, staff, clients or visitors immediately to Executive Director.
- Keep Executive Director informed and involved and advised of needs and problems.
