Director of Nursing RN Skilled Nursing

The Orchard • Ridgeland, MS

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for overseeing and directing resident care within a skilled nursing facility. Key areas of focus include ensuring quality care, infection control, emergency preparedness, care planning, medication management, supply management, quality assurance, and accurate recordkeeping.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Experience in skilled nursing facility
• Knowledge of infection control practices
• Familiarity with emergency preparedness protocols
• Proficiency in care planning and resident assessment
• Experience with medication management systems
• Understanding of supply management and purchasing
• Experience with quality assurance programs
• Proficiency in recordkeeping and auditing

Responsibilities

• Direct resident care to ensure quality care meets or exceeds standards.
• Maintain sound infection control practices and ensure training compliance.
• Ensure staff are prepared for accidents, fires, disasters, elopement, and emergencies.
• Develop, implement, modify, and communicate resident assessments and care plans.
• Oversee medication management systems, ensure staff competence, and ensure safe and accurate medication handling.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of care supplies and follow purchasing protocols.
• Participate in the facility's QA Committee and ensure compliance with program requirements.
• Audit resident records regularly to ensure compliance with program requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director