Director of Nursing

Traditions Management•Beavercreek, OH

About The Position

The Director of Nursing, referred to in the posting as the Wellness Director, coordinates resident care through a hands-on management approach. The role leads nursing staff and works with other departments to support and coordinate patient care and related functions, while ensuring regulatory standards and company goals are met or exceeded. It also oversees nursing and clinical policies, staff performance and recruitment, and controls costs by monitoring supplies and equipment.

Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN) license or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
CPR/First Aid certification.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to multitask.
Knowledge of state-specific regulations.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Ability to focus on customer service and collaborate with other departments.

Responsibilities

Coordinate resident care using a hands-on management style.
Develop, review, and revise nursing and clinical policies.
Conduct employee performance evaluations and handle disciplinary situations to ensure quality resident care.
Lead recruitment of qualified staff by conducting interviews.
Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Collaborate with other departments to develop, support, and coordinate patient care and related functions.
Promote respect, professional growth, and encouragement among nursing staff.
Ensure regulatory standards and company goals are met or exceeded.
Control costs by monitoring the use of supplies and equipment.
Work days and remain flexible during staff shortages or emergency situations.