Director Nursing Services

Lifespace Communities • Prairie Village, KS

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Provide leadership and vision to the department by developing and maintaining departmental objectives, standards of nursing practice and nursing policy, and procedure manuals. Plan, coordinate and implement new techniques, nursing objectives and standards of nursing care. Coordinate nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the resident’s total regime of care and provide direct resident care. Oversee and assist in assessment, coordination, planning, monitoring, implementation, and evaluation in case management. Organize resident care programs which include the interdisciplinary team, resident care planning team, the restorative care program, and other programs as necessary to provide optimal care. Foster an environment which acknowledges and supports each resident and their rights to make choices regarding their surroundings and care. Develop, implement, monitor, and enforce department policies. Generate input into the budget process and maintain monthly expense records. Guide and enforce proper infection control practices.

Requirements

• Nursing diploma or associate degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program.
• Eight to ten years of nursing experienced in a long-term care facility
• Three years supervisory/leadership experience with demonstrated progressive responsibilities preferably in a long-term care facility
• Certifications and Registered Nurse license and other licensure required by state regulations

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's or master’s degree is preferred
• Certification as a Director of Nursing, Nurse Executive, or Administrator preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and vision to the department by developing and maintaining departmental objectives, standards of nursing practice and nursing policy, and procedure manuals.
• Plan, coordinate and implement new techniques, nursing objectives and standards of nursing care.
• Coordinate nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the resident’s total regime of care and provide direct resident care.
• Oversee and assist in assessment, coordination, planning, monitoring, implementation, and evaluation in case management.
• Organize resident care programs which include the interdisciplinary team, resident care planning team, the restorative care program, and other programs as necessary to provide optimal care.
• Foster an environment which acknowledges and supports each resident and their rights to make choices regarding their surroundings and care.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and enforce department policies.
• Generate input into the budget process and maintain monthly expense records.
• Guide and enforce proper infection control practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree