Director of Nursing Services/Wellness Director
About The Position
The Director of Nursing is responsible for coordinating, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the nursing services department and its programs and activities in accordance with applicable rules, regulations, and guidelines governing nursing care facilities. The role oversees resident care, clinical outcomes, staffing, policies, quality initiatives, staff development, supplies, and the nursing services budget. The Director works with the Administrator, Clinical Services Coordinator, residents and families, and other departments to support continuity and quality of care, protect resident rights and confidentiality, and ensure care follows residents’ wishes and individualized care plans. Travel is required as needed for regional or corporate meetings and marketing duties.
Requirements
- At least three years of experience in long-term care nursing management.
- At least two years of nursing managerial experience.
- Current RN license in the state of practice.
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, plus two years of additional education in rehabilitative or geriatric nursing.
- Ability to travel as required for regional or corporate meetings and marketing duties.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and periodically update a reference library to support the nursing services department in meeting residents’ day-to-day needs.
- Coordinate nursing services with other resident services to support continuity of each resident’s overall care regimen.
- Participate in surveys conducted by authorized government agencies as needed or directed.
- Maintain a cooperative and productive relationship with the assigned Clinical Services Coordinator, follow up, and ensure identified issues are resolved.
- Develop action plans for systems issues and quality indicators that exceed thresholds and submit them to the Clinical Services Coordinator for review.
- Collect, review, and analyze clinical outcome data and identify trends.
- Attend monthly QA and A Committee meetings and present clinical outcome data trends.
- Participate in the QA and A Committee’s development and implementation of plans to correct identified deficiencies.
- Assist with planning resident admissions and discharges.
- Serve on, participate in, and attend facility committees as appointed by the Administrator.
- Determine and monitor nursing department staffing needs and ensure adequate staffing assignments for each shift.
- Review nursing services policies and procedures at least annually.
- Participate in interviews and select Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants with the Administrator’s approval.
- Ensure annual written performance evaluations for all nursing staff.
- Assist support services in developing, implementing, and conducting nursing-related in-service training.
- Ensure adequate supplies are available for resident care.
- Ensure medical and nursing care follows residents’ wishes and individualized care plans.
- Prepare, plan, and adhere to the nursing services budget in coordination with the Administrator.
- Maintain confidentiality of resident care information.
- Ensure residents are treated with dignity and respect and that their rights are maintained.
- Maintain liaison with residents, their families, and support departments to plan adequately for residents’ needs.
- Provide staff education and in-service training according to the education schedule and regulatory requirements.
- Travel as required for regional or corporate meetings and marketing duties.
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including multiple medical plans and pharmacy coverage.
- Teladoc.
- Multiple dental plans.
- Vision plan.
- Health Savings Account, subject to eligibility restrictions.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability plans.
- Hospital indemnity insurance.
- Critical illness insurance.
- Accident insurance.
- Whole life insurance.
- Medicare Employee Assistance.
- Legal plan.
- Commuter benefits.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Employee Assistance Program, available to all employees.
- Paid time off, including vacation and sick plans in accordance with state laws.
- Opportunities to advance and grow your career.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
