RN Director of Nursing

Life Care Center of Hickory Woods•Nashville, TN

About The Position

The RN Director of Nursing plans, organizes, develops, and directs the overall operation of the Nursing department to ensure the highest degree of quality patient care in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The role oversees nursing staff and department operations, including staffing, budgeting, care delivery, and compliance with facility requirements.

Requirements

Minimum of an ASN degree from an accredited college or university.
Current license or registration in the applicable state; must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment.
Two years of supervisory experience in a post-acute care or related setting.
CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation; certification must remain current during employment.
Expert knowledge in the field of practice.
Knowledge of practices and procedures, and laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in a post-acute care facility.
Proficiency in competency areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
Ability to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, establish benchmarks, and direct staff.
Recruit, select, hire, train, evaluate, counsel, and supervise nursing staff.
Assign appropriate levels of CNAs and LPNs per shift.
Effectively manage the department budget and operate within budget.
Direct care provided by nursing staff and perform staff nurse functions as required.
Participate in community health matters or projects as appropriate.
Coordinate with patients, families, and support departments to plan for patient needs.
Collect, analyze, and manage data.
Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Implement and interpret department programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Maintain professional working relationships with associates and vendors, and maintain confidentiality of proprietary or confidential information.
Follow company policies, including harassment and compliance procedures, and complete required compliance training.
Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward patients.
Assist in the evacuation of patients.
Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance and communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.