Director of Nursing (RN)
About The Position
The Director of Nursing plans, coordinates, and manages the nursing department and is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of nursing care and services provided to residents. The role maintains quality care consistent with company and regulatory standards and assumes daily operations in the absence of the Executive Director. The Director of Nursing oversees nursing staff and clinical services, monitors care quality and documentation, supports budgeting and staffing, and manages clinical aspects of state or federal government surveys. The role also collaborates with the Medical Director and interdisciplinary team to assess resident needs and support appropriate care.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
- Valid state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
- Current CPR certification, which must be maintained.
- One to three years of management or supervisory experience in long-term care or acute care.
- Supervises nursing staff and others for whom they are administratively or professionally responsible.
- Proficient in using a personal computer.
- Able to travel, including overnight stays.
- Capable of maintaining regular attendance.
Nice To Haves
- Restorative or geriatric nursing experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Direct, coordinate, and evaluate nursing care and services provided to residents.
- Maintain quality care consistent with company and regulatory standards.
- Assume responsibility for daily operations in the absence of the Executive Director.
- Oversee nursing staff to ensure appropriate, quality resident and patient care that meets or exceeds company and regulatory standards.
- Assist with preparation of the living center's annual budget, monitor monthly nursing-service performance against budget, and intervene as needed.
- Schedule and conduct rounds to monitor and evaluate the quality and appropriateness of nursing care.
- Maintain administrative authority and accountability for accurate charting and documentation of care, medications, and treatments.
- Hire nursing staff and oversee orientation and training provided by a qualified Director of Education; retain qualified staff to carry out nursing programs and services.
- Review employee performance and conduct timely periodic performance appraisals.
- Develop and implement a written staffing plan and nursing schedule that reflects resident and patient population needs.
- Evaluate current and potential residents and patients to determine the living center's ability to provide the appropriate level of care.
- Communicate regularly with the Medical Director to identify staff education needs and provide quality care and services.
- Manage clinical aspects of state or federal government survey processes.
- Conduct daily Clinical Start-up meetings with the interdisciplinary team to review resident and patient status.
- Oversee and monitor the Resident Assessment process for accuracy and periodically attend care planning conferences to determine compliance with care planning guidelines.
- Collect, review, and analyze clinical outcomes.
- Perform additional job duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Benefits
- Top competitive wages.
- Quarterly and annual bonus plan.
- Paid time off policy intended to support work-life balance.
- Health benefits packages with no waiting period for enrollment and three health plan options.
- Delta Dental coverage.
- VSP Vision coverage.
- Free basic life insurance.
- Disability, critical illness, accident, and legal coverage.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Education reimbursement program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
