Director of Nursing - RN

Silverstone Living•Rye, NH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Webster at Rye, a non-profit 55-bed nursing home in coastal Rye, New Hampshire, is hiring a Director of Nursing (RN). This salaried leadership role oversees nursing services, resident care, staff, regulatory compliance, and department operations. The role also serves as Administrator of the Assisted Living Unit. The facility describes its team as compassionate and supportive, with strong employee-to-resident ratios and close relationships with residents and families.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
At least a Bachelor of Science degree.
Current nursing license in the State of New Hampshire.
Evidence of good health and ability to work effectively with initiative.
Thorough familiarity with State Standards of Operations for Nursing Homes, Residential Care and Home Health Regulations, and Pharmacy Commission Regulations, and ability to ensure their implementation.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of three years of supervisory experience, preferably as a head nurse or supervisor in a geriatric or rehabilitative facility.

Responsibilities

Carry out pre-admission and admission policies and procedures; interview and assess prospective residents, document findings, and recommend admissions.
Monitor residents’ levels of care, complete appropriate assessments, determine nursing care needs on a 24-hour basis, and coordinate in-house transfers or transfers within the community when needed.
Develop the philosophy, objectives, policies, procedures, and standards for nursing practice.
Ensure nursing licensure requirements are met and maintain current licenses and certifications for department staff.
Act as liaison between nursing personnel, physicians, and other health care specialists.
Apply OBRA regulations related to MDS 2.0 and ensure appropriate assessment, care planning, and documentation.
Hire, orient, train, and discipline nursing staff; review employee timesheets for payroll processing.
Coordinate and lead weekly Resident Care meetings and quarterly Quality Assurance activities, and report findings.
Supervise nursing supply orders and par levels; develop and follow the nursing department budget.
Oversee the Infection Control Program and the handling, accuracy, and security of medical records; update and maintain nursing department forms.
Ensure resident needs are met and serve as a resource on patient care.
Represent the community to residents, physicians, and residents’ or prospective residents’ families; address resident and family grievances related to nursing service.
Know and implement applicable state and federal regulations, community policies, and procedures, and monitor their application and revision as appropriate.
Work a flexible schedule to meet nursing service needs and be available to staff after hours for emergencies, or delegate call coverage.
Assist with arranging in-services and patient care.
Manage safety and risk within the nursing department, investigate accidents or incidents, and implement corrective action.
Maintain an orderly, comfortable, and safe environment for residents, staff, and self.
Attend annual in-service training on body mechanics, right-to-know information, and fire and safety procedures, and attend outside seminars to maintain current licensure.
Perform other duties assigned by the Administrator/Executive Director.