Director of Nursing

CHSGa•Augusta, GA

20d•$120,536 - $138,944

About The Position

The Director of Nursing leads the Nursing Services department at Harrington Park Health & Rehab, overseeing patient care and a large team. The role directs, evaluates, and supervises nursing services; ensures care meets patients’ individual needs and physicians’ plans; and operates the department in compliance with organizational guidelines and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The position also oversees department planning, budgeting, education, quality assurance, infection control, and coordination of care planning and MDS processes. The role calls for broad management knowledge, mastery of a relevant professional discipline, and the ability to lead through servant leadership, mentorship, communication, and sound supervisory practices. The Director manages tactical and operational plans, influences policies and procedures beyond the immediate job area, and supports improvements to processes, systems, and services. This is a full-time, salaried position with weekly pay. The posted annual pay range is $120,536 to $138,944.

Requirements

RN nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
Proficiency using computers, especially Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Organizational and prioritization skills.
Effective, professional verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to lead and supervise the Nursing Services department.

Responsibilities

Direct, evaluate, and supervise patient care, initiating corrective action when needed.
Assess patient care needs and develop individualized plans of care.
Assess patient needs and recommend special rehabilitation programs.
Evaluate care in relation to individual patient needs, family involvement, and the physician’s plan of care.
Maintain effective communication with attending physicians and monitor physician services, including documentation and visits, in accordance with current regulations.
Maintain knowledge of documentation procedures, forms, timelines, and Medicare documentation requirements.
Maintain working knowledge of current licensure standards and the survey process.
Conduct or ensure patient care conferences are conducted.
Assess patient responses to medication and treatment and recommend appropriate nursing actions.
Ensure medications, treatments, diets, rehabilitation, and restorative care are provided in accordance with physician orders and individual patient needs.
Report problems to the Administrator, conduct daily patient rounds, and initiate corrective action as necessary.
Direct and implement educational, quality assurance, and infection control programs.
Communicate with consultants and follow up on their recommendations.
Make recommendations regarding level-of-care determinations based on physician documentation and plans of care.
Coordinate the care planning/MDS process and committee meetings as necessary.
Assess equipment and supply needs and make recommendations to the Administrator.
Establish an annual budget for submission to the governing body and participate in planning and implementing the nursing service budget.
Provide for the purchase and availability of necessary supplies.
Develop relationships with community agencies that provide services beneficial to the nursing center.
Communicate professionally and warmly with patients, families, visitors, associates, and others; respond to concerns and answer questions appropriately.
Operate the nursing department according to organizational guidelines and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Apply effective, fair, and uniform supervisory and corrective-action practices without discrimination.
Attend continuing education programs to stay current in the field and maintain required licensure or certification.
Lead and supervise the Nursing Services department and develop team members through mentorship and servant leadership.