Director of Nursing- Skilled Nursing Facility

The Orchard • Ridgeland, MS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Nursing is responsible for overseeing resident care within a skilled nursing facility. This role ensures that quality care standards are met or exceeded, manages infection control practices, and leads emergency preparedness efforts. The Director of Nursing also develops and implements resident care plans, oversees medication management, maintains supply inventory, participates in quality assurance committees, and ensures accurate recordkeeping.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Experience in nursing management or leadership.
• Knowledge of skilled nursing facility regulations and standards.
• Proficiency in care planning and resident assessment.
• Experience with infection control protocols.
• Familiarity with medication management systems.
• Strong understanding of quality assurance processes.
• Excellent recordkeeping and auditing skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a Director of Nursing role.
• Certification in gerontology or related field.
• Experience with emergency preparedness planning.

Responsibilities

• Direct resident care to ensure quality care meets or exceeds standards.
• Maintain sound infection control practices and ensure training compliance.
• Ensure staff are prepared for accidents, fires, disasters, elopement, and emergencies.
• Develop, implement, modify, and communicate resident assessments and care plans.
• Oversee medication management systems, ensure staff competence, and ensure safe and accurate medication handling.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of care supplies and follow purchasing protocols.
• Participate in the facility's QA Committee and ensure compliance with program requirements.
• Audit resident records regularly to ensure compliance with program requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager