Long Term Care Director of Nursing
About The Position
The Director of Long Term Care leads the overall operations of the Living Center in accordance with regulations governing long-term care facilities and ensures that residents receive quality care. The role oversees administrative operations, nursing and resident services, staffing, budgets, inventory, safety, quality assurance, and infection control. The Director uses independent authority and judgment to coordinate daily operations within budgetary guidelines while maintaining quality resident care and community pathways. The Director promotes residents’ adjustment to nursing home life, independence, and the “Choices” philosophy. The position advocates for residents and supports their psychosocial well-being through social services and activities, coordinating with residents, families, staff, volunteers, and community supports to provide holistic care. The facility is licensed for 10 acute-care beds and 32 long-term-care beds and provides care in a home-like atmosphere. The position is expected to work at least 40 hours per week, generally from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with additional hours as needed. It is exempt and does not require clocking in or out. The Director directly supervises the Assistant Director of Nursing, MDS Coordinator, RNs, LPNs, and Social Service Designee, and indirectly oversees Certified Nurse Assistants, Certified Medication Aides, the Activities Director, Restorative Aide, and Transportation Staff.
Requirements
- Kansas Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Associate degree.
- Management and problem-solving ability.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to integrate nursing services and resident services programs within the department and serve as head of the LTC leadership team.
- Ability to use independent authority and discretion in carrying out responsibilities.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Three years of long-term care experience preferred.
- One year of supervisory experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead and administer the daily operations of the Living Center; plan, develop, and organize services, and update and enforce facility policies.
- Coordinate nursing services with other resident services and develop the total-care organizational structure; report on departmental operations and make recommendations to the Administrator.
- Participate in government surveys and inspections.
- Maintain an active resident waiting list; interview and screen prospective residents, assess level of care and financial arrangements, and coordinate room placement and admissions.
- Monitor resident nursing care and services, make referrals, work with families and support persons, and participate in resident assessment and care planning.
- Develop and maintain adequate staffing; monitor staff performance and licensure; address personnel complaints and grievances; enforce personnel policies; and oversee hiring, discipline, training, in-service sessions, and continuing education.
- Act as a staff liaison and maintain effective relationships with hospital departments and services.
- Prepare and manage the Living Center budget, make adjustments for cost effectiveness, monitor budgets and inventory, and inspect supplies and equipment.
- Prepare monthly resident census and level-of-care reports for the business office to support billing.
- Oversee safety, quality assurance, and infection control programs, including delegated personnel and applicable standards.
- Participate in leadership, department head, operational improvement, transitional planning, hospital board, hospital auxiliary, and other necessary meetings.
- Promote residents’ adjustment to nursing home life, independence, and the “Choices” philosophy; advocate for residents and facilitate social services and activities supporting psychosocial well-being.
- Coordinate residents’ medical, physical, psychosocial, and spiritual care according to the Resident Plan of Care, involving staff, families, volunteers, and community supports.
- Direct and support Living Center staff and ensure adequate scheduling, training, discipline, and in-service education.
- Monitor resident care, nursing staff, restorative care, and activities to ensure care follows doctors’ orders and specified treatment and care plans.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and sanitary environment for residents and staff.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
