Director of Nursing - RN - Long Term Care
About The Position
The Director of Nursing administers the nursing program in a long-term care facility, maintains standards of resident care, and optimizes geriatric care to improve service quality and efficiency. The role is responsible for the overall quality of care provided by nursing personnel and advises medical staff, department heads, and administrators on nursing services and strategies. The Director of Nursing oversees day-to-day facility operations, including resident care quality, care management, environmental safety, budget constraints, and regulatory compliance. The role directs and coordinates clinical, operational, and managerial activities; manages individuals or teams; and leads the development and implementation of clinical programs, policies, procedures, and protocols. The position also supports marketing and community activities and may provide nursing care to residents as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in nursing.
- Five years of nursing experience.
- Thorough knowledge of the nursing practice act and standards of nursing care.
- Working knowledge of administrative and management techniques.
- Current, unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where nursing is practiced, or multistate licensure in a Nurse Licensure Compact state.
- Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
Nice To Haves
- Graduation from a nationally accredited nursing program, including CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA accreditation.
- Experience in Housing with Services, housing and urban development (HUD), and/or assisted living.
- For Rural Health Network facilities and Good Samaritan Society locations, leadership may consider an educational plan demonstrating continuous progress toward a bachelor's degree within five years of hire for employees without a bachelor's degree.
- For current employees at Rural Health Network facilities and Good Samaritan Society locations, leadership may consider qualifications and work experience equivalency based on facility size, rural market, and business need, subject to applicable education requirements.
Responsibilities
- Interpret nursing service policies and objectives for staff and community groups.
- Monitor nursing staff operations and ensure compliance with organizational and governmental standards and regulations.
- Schedule staff and conduct employee performance reviews.
- Provide nursing care to residents as needed.
- Assist with developing and implementing marketing activities and programs, including community activities, special events, and media activities.
- Oversee day-to-day long-term care facility operations, including resident care quality, care management, environmental safety, budget constraints, and regulatory compliance.
- Delegate and coordinate clinical, operational, and managerial activities to achieve department objectives.
- Manage and direct the work of individuals or teams.
- Maintain communication and address changes in the healthcare environment in which clinical services are delivered across the system.
- Lead the development and execution of clinical programs, policies, procedures, and protocols to support system integration and adherence.
Benefits
- Incentive bonus opportunity
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
