Job Summary / Purpose

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

• Develops, maintains and implements policies and procedures that conform to current standard of practice, facility philosophy and state and federal laws and regulations.
• Ensures delivery of safe, compassionate and quality care to residents.
• Provides nursing supervision to all staff and residents.
• Assists in providing for the spiritual, psychological and social needs of residents.
• Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in care of geriatric residents.
• Responsible for monitoring the job performance of the team.
• Oversees the hiring for the unit.
• Responsible for staff development and orientation activities.
• Coordinates education programs that promote staff development.
• Evaluates staffing needs and determines staffing requirements.
• Evaluates clients for possible admission to the unit.
• Assists with the preparation of the department budget and maintains the operating budget.
• Responsible for inventory control of supplies.
• Advises and consults with administration on resident care issues.
• Practices effective problem identification and resolution skills.
• Performs efficiently in emergency situations, following established policies and procedures.
• Promotes a happy, safe and fulfilling environment.
• Participates in relevant professional organizations and activities.
• Performs annual performance evaluations.
• Fosters professional and personal development of staff. Nurtures individual strengths and abilities to develop employee skill sets.
• Works as a team member, building interpersonal relationships with hospital staff and providers.

• Participates in strategic planning for the facility.
• Promotes and embodies the MercyOne mission and vision and core values.
• Performs other duties as needed and assigned.