Director of Nursing

Stonebridge Adams Street•Jefferson City, MO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Nursing oversees the nursing department, coordinating care, ensuring the quality of interventions and outcomes, and managing the financial aspects of clinical services. The position works with every department in the facility and leads, motivates, educates, and mentors licensed and certified staff. This position is located in Jefferson City, Missouri. The Director of Nursing directs the overall operations, programs, and activities of Nursing Services in accordance with applicable state and federal requirements. The role supports compassionate, high-quality resident care, effective staffing and communication, regulatory compliance, infection prevention, and continuous improvement. The Director may provide direct nursing care when needed and acts in an administrative capacity when the Administrator is absent.

Requirements

Nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
At least three years of supervisory experience in a hospital, nursing home, or related healthcare facility.
Current unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state where practicing.
Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures, and of laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to long-term care.
Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the Nursing Services department and its programs and activities in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations.
Interpret and communicate policies and procedures to nursing staff, and monitor staff practices and implementation.
Participate in admission decisions and daily or weekly management team meetings concerning census changes, resident status changes, complaints, and concerns.
Evaluate nursing personnel performance and implement discipline according to operational policies.
Participate in QAPI or facility assessment activities, including assigned performance improvement committee duties.
Serve on, attend, or participate in facility committees as appointed.
Ensure compassionate, quality care and nursing supervision, including adequate unit staffing, cleanliness, and maintenance of resident functioning.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, physicians, consultants, and community agencies to address issues and improve services.
Oversee nursing schedules to meet resident needs and regulatory and budget standards.
Participate in recruiting, hiring, and terminating nursing personnel.
Make rounds to observe residents and ensure nursing needs are met.
Observe nursing care and supervise in-service education to ensure staff competency and current knowledge and skills.
Promote teamwork, mutual respect, and effective communication.
Monitor, assist with, and implement the infection control program in accordance with current guidelines.
Participate in development of the nursing department budget, including medical, nursing, and central supplies.
Assist with preparation for inspection surveys, including staff in-services on survey processes and mock surveys as indicated.
Participate in the facility’s plan-of-correction response to inspection surveys and implement required follow-up for nursing allegations.
Communicate with residents, medical and nursing staff, families, department heads, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care and resolve complaints and concerns.
Oversee resident incidents and concerns daily, identify unusual occurrences, and promptly report them to the Administrator and/or state agency for appropriate action.
Monitor for potential abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property and participate in investigations.
Promote safe work practices, safety rules, and accident prevention procedures.
Provide direct nursing care as necessary.
Act in an administrative capacity when the Administrator is absent.