Description
The Director of Nursing assumes full time administrative authority, responsibility and accountability for the delivery of nursing services in the facility. Manages facility employees in the provision of care and services according to professional standards of nursing practice, consistent with facility philosophy of care and county, state and federal laws and regulations. Develops and implements policy and procedures consistent with current law and best nursing practices. In collaboration with the Administrator, allocates department resources in an efficient and economic manner to enable each resident to attain or maintain
the highest practicable physical, mental, and psycho-social well-being. Collaborates with other departments, professionals,consultants, and organizations, including government agencies and advocacy groups, to develop support and coordination of resident care, related administrative functions and to represent the interests of the facility.