Nurse Supervisor/Director of Nursing

As The INN Between grows and serves more individuals experiencing a medical crisis while homeless, we are looking for the perfect, compassionate individual to fill the role of our Director of Nursing. The Director of Nursing (DON) is responsible for managing, directing and supervising the nursing and personal care staff and services for all residents of The INN Between Assisted Living community.  The DON serves as a liaison with family members, community agencies, and care providers. The INN Between is a 30-bed Assisted Living with seven full-time equivalent CNA’s. *This is a flexible opportunity and can be part- or full-time with a hybrid schedule. All positions have a 401k with a 4% employer match. Full-time has a generous PTO policy, health insurance benefits, fully paid dental, short- and long-term disability as well as a life insurance policy.

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 by significant changes in condition.
• Develop a Service Plan 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 and ensure accurate records of all resident care are maintained.
• 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 resident care staff (Certified Nurse Aides, Death Doula, Volunteers) and ensure accurate and timely submission of time cards.
• Ensure proper scheduling of CNAs.
• Monitor CNA staffing personnel records to ensure they include up-to-date certifications, first aid/CPR, core competencies and orientation completed, medication delegation, food handlers, health evaluation, etc.
• Provide oversight of medication management.
• Assure that all appropriate communication regarding resident care issues is shared with the Administrator.
• Document incidents, medication errors and significant changes to review weekly with Administrator
• Participate in the Quality Assurance Plan and hold quarterly quality assurance review in coordination with Administrator.
• Oversee training and regular CNA education (including monthly core competency in-service training) opportunities, including appropriate training for administration of medications.
• Evaluate and update procedures on an ongoing basis for continued process improvement.
• Review Employee Health Evaluation for new hires and perform TB testing.

REQUIREMENTS

• Current Utah Nursing License (RN, APRN)
• Experience working with at-risk and homeless populations desired
• Compassion for the homeless is required
• 1 year Assisted Living Facility Type II nursing and/or hospice experience preferred
• Knowledge of Electronic Medical Record Management Systems
• Flexible schedule and availability for on-call nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to pass State background check.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Carrying and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Hearing/listening
• Manual dexterity, pulling/pushing, seeing, speaking, squatting/kneeling, standing, sitting, and walking.

COMMUNICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Actively communicate with residents and all parties in the workplace.
• Willing to accept constructive feedback in a spirit of learning and growth.
• Actively listening for understanding before responding.
• Actively contribute to a healthy workplace environment demonstrating concern, compassion, empathy, mutual respect, trustworthiness, and integrity for all human encounters.
• Conflict resolution skills, committed to maintain a highly engaging, healthy, and thriving workplace culture.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

• Health Evaluation, TB test, and review of all immunizations performed on site.
• Must be current on flu and COVID-19 (including booster).