Director of Nursing Program Overview
It is widely accepted that Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) are leading providers of quality health care in the United States. Given this fact, dynamic and results-oriented leaders are essential. Directors of Nursing Services must be knowledgeable and possess the skills needed to motivate and direct staff, make the most of their limited resources and keep abreast of the rapidly changing needs of the profession.
The Foundation for Quality Care, Inc. (an affiliate of the New York State Health Facilities Association) was awarded a New York State Health Workforce Retraining Initiative grant for the Nurse Leadership Institute (NLI). This course will provide the opportunity to learn new skills, fine-tune existing knowledge, explore value-based leadership, and make operational the skills and competencies that are needed to be a Director of Nursing Services in today’s SNF setting. Experts from academia, the nurse labor organizations, quality assurance and skilled nursing facilities are serving as members of the NLI Advisory Committee.
Who
The NLI is designed for Directors of Nursing Services (new and experienced) and other senior Nurse Leaders exploring this career path.
When and Where
All sessions are from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
At times, the NLI will have identical courses running concurrently. The selected candidates will be placed into the course closest to their district. Participants must attend at least seven (7) of the eight (8) sessions to be eligible for college credit.
Overall Program Objectives
Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:
- Identify and enhance the competencies needed to be an effective Nurse Leader;
- Articulate the standards of care and practice of a Registered Nurse in SNFs;
- Identify how the Staffing, Program and Organizational Development (SPOD) model can be implemented into practice;
- Understand the 1987 Omnibus Reconciliation Act (OBRA) initiative, along with the New York State and Federal Regulations guiding the care of SNF residents;
- Understand the survey process;
- Understand a minimum of two principle methods of reimbursement from governmental sources for SNF care;
- Direct efforts to ensure that the care needs of residents are reflected in reimbursement documents; and
- Facilitate an effective Quality Improvement process.
Program Coordinators
Nancy Leveille, RN, MS, NYSHFA Sr. Director, Member Operational Support
Karen Morris, RN, MS, NYSHFA Director of Clinical and Quality Services
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