Director of Nursing

SLP Operations, LLC•Texas City, TX

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About The Position

Under the supervision of the Administrator, the Director of Nursing oversees the overall operations of the Nursing Department in accordance with company policies, standards of nursing practice, and applicable government regulations. The role ensures the delivery of high-quality resident care in an efficient and effective manner. The Director of Nursing coordinates nursing services and interdisciplinary work, leads and develops staff, manages departmental records, budgets, and supplies, and monitors resident care and documentation. The position oversees admissions, transfers, and discharges; supports resident assessments and care delivery when necessary; and ensures compliance with residents’ rights, infection control, safety, sanitation, and quality standards. The role also oversees staffing and employee relations, maintains relationships with regulators, residents’ families, healthcare providers, and the broader community, and leads education programs and staff meetings. The position is based in a long-term care facility and may involve evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts.

Requirements

Be a Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing and currently licensed by the State.
Have related experience at a level necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position.
Be able to interact positively with residents, families, and regulatory agencies and collaborate with employees at all levels.
Maintain consistent attendance and be willing to work long or irregular hours, often under pressure.
Comply with local health regulations and successfully complete a post-offer health assessment.
Be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Read, write, and speak fluent English to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, and community agencies.
Be able to perform physical activities such as walking, reaching, bending, stretching, pulling, and lifting.
Have adequate fine and gross motor coordination to carry out required tasks.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Administrator, consultants, and facility staff to plan, coordinate, and oversee nursing services, including interdisciplinary integration.
Establish priorities and job assignments; monitor departmental activities; communicate policies; evaluate performance; provide feedback; and coach, counsel, redirect, or discipline staff as needed.
Maintain departmental records, manage budgets and supplies, and function as the senior department head.
Ensure equipment and work areas are clean, safe, and orderly, and promptly address hazardous conditions.
Enforce universal precautions, infection control, isolation procedures, fire safety, and sanitation standards.
Conduct regular rounds to monitor resident activity and assess residents’ physical and psychosocial status.
Review care delivery and documentation to ensure nursing services follow physician orders, individualized care plans, established standards, and facility policies.
Oversee resident admissions, transfers, and discharges, and communicate resident status with residents, families, and management.
Participate personally in resident assessment and care delivery when necessary.
Ensure staff understand and comply with regulations governing residents’ rights.
Ensure compliance with applicable state, federal, and company quality assurance standards.
Oversee employee relations and staffing, support recruitment, promote high morale, and implement staff-retention strategies.
Promote effective communication, timely problem resolution, positive supervisory practices, and a supportive work environment.
Maintain appropriate staffing levels through recruitment, selection, orientation, training, and ongoing staff education.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with government regulators, residents’ families, the local healthcare community, and the broader community.
Supervise, conduct, and participate in departmental and facility-wide education programs and staff meetings.