RN Director of Nursing

Life Care Center of Stoneham•Stoneham, MA

About The Position

The RN Director of Nursing provides leadership and oversight for all nursing services, planning, organizing, developing, and directing the Nursing department to ensure high-quality patient care in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The role involves directing nursing staff and care, managing the department budget, and supporting patient needs in collaboration with families and other departments. The facility describes a collaborative, supportive workplace with an experienced team, primarily staffed by its own employees and characterized by long-tenured leadership and nursing staff.

Requirements

Minimum of an ASN degree from an accredited college or university.
Currently licensed or registered in the applicable state; must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment.
Two years of supervisory experience in a post-acute care or related setting.
CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation; certification must remain current during employment.
Expert knowledge in the field of practice.
Knowledge of practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing post-acute care facilities.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, establish benchmarks, and direct nursing staff and department operations.
Recruit, select, hire, train, evaluate, counsel, and supervise nursing staff.
Assign appropriate levels of CNAs and LPNs per shift.
Effectively manage the nursing department budget and operate within budget.
Direct care provided by nursing staff and perform staff nurse functions as required.
Participate in community health matters or projects as appropriate.
Liaise with patients, families, and support departments to plan for patient needs.
Collect, analyze, and manage data.
Implement and interpret department programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Maintain knowledge of and comply with laws, regulations, guidelines, and procedures governing post-acute care facility functions.
Perform competency functions including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
Maintain professional working relationships with associates and vendors, and preserve confidential information.
Follow company policies and compliance procedures, adhere to Life Care’s Code of Conduct, and complete required compliance training.
Assist with patient evacuation.
Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance and communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.