Director of Nursing
About The Position
The Director of Nursing plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates the Nursing Department to provide resident care in accordance with Covenant Living’s philosophy and policies, professional standards of practice, and applicable state and federal regulations. The role works with other department managers to meet residents’ needs and maintain a professional working atmosphere. The Director of Nursing leads nursing department functions, resident care, and survey management; recruits, hires, and manages nursing staff; and participates in developing, implementing, and monitoring the nursing services operating plan and budget. The position coordinates with other departments, interdisciplinary teams, consultants, partners, and third-party reimbursement staff to support continuity of care. It also consults with the Medical Director at least monthly, monitors purchasing to ensure supplies and equipment are available, and represents the campus in professional and community activities.
Requirements
- Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
- Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state.
- At least 4 years of success in a leadership role in an acute, sub-acute, or long-term care setting.
- Devotion to professional nursing standards and principles, with the ability to supervise and motivate employees.
- Skill in assessing problems and planning and evaluating solutions in relation to staff management and resident needs.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science degree in nursing preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop, direct, implement, oversee, and delegate nursing department functions.
- Develop, direct, implement, oversee, define, and delegate resident care.
- Develop, direct, implement, oversee, define, and delegate survey management.
- Recruit, hire, and manage nursing staff.
- Participate in developing, implementing, and monitoring the nursing services operating plan and budget.
- Coordinate relationships with other departments, the interdisciplinary team, outside consultants, outside partners, and third-party reimbursement staff to ensure continuity of care.
- Consult with the Medical Director regularly, at least monthly.
- Monitor purchasing and ensure supplies and equipment are available.
- Represent the campus in professional and community activities.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Employer-paid group term life insurance
- Employer-paid disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Six paid holidays
- 403(b) with a 3% employer match
- Fitness center use at most facilities
- Life and AD&D voluntary benefits
- Tuition assistance and scholarships
- Employee assistance program
- Legal services
- Home and auto insurance
- Discount purchasing program
- Pet insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
