Director of Nursing

Priority Life Care•Hurricane, WV

About The Position

The Director of Nursing Services plans, organizes, develops, and directs the Nursing Department in accordance with local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations. The role is responsible for ensuring that residents consistently receive the highest quality of care. The Director of Nursing works with nursing staff, facility leadership, committees, residents, families, visitors, and public officials, and may assume the Administrator’s responsibilities when directed and needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
Minimum of 5 years of previous long-term care experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Licensed in the applicable state as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN).
Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, colleagues, community and state officials, and the general public.
Exceptional organizational skills and ability to reprioritize daily tasks.
Leadership skills and compassion for, and desire to work in, senior living.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience managing staff and working in a long-term care and/or assisted living setting.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and ordinances relating to licensed senior housing.

Responsibilities

Define and maintain nursing practice standards within the facility.
Understand and review the facility’s Healthcare Clinical Policies and Procedures.
Oversee, direct, and coordinate nursing staff to provide appropriate resident care consistent with standard nursing practices.
Oversee provision of medications, treatments, and general nursing services in accordance with resident care plans and physician-directed orders.
Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
Assess residents’ conditions and vital signs to determine or modify treatment plans.
Periodically update written policies and procedures governing the Nursing Department.
Develop, implement, and maintain an ongoing Quality Assurance Program for the Nursing Department.
Assist the Quality Assurance Committee with developing and implementing action plans to correct identified deficiencies.
Serve on committees as needed or appointed by the Administrator.
Participate as a member of the facility management team in planning, policy formation, and administrative decision-making, with particular emphasis on nursing services.
Assume the Administrator’s responsibilities when directed and needed.
Report issues or problems to the Administrator.
Comply with applicable state, federal, healthcare, and safety standards.
Assist families and other visitors as needed.
Attend and complete required in-services and meetings.
Complete assigned online training to maintain company, state, and federal compliance.
Perform other duties as directed.
Be available on call as needed by the facility.

Benefits

Competitive wages and PTO.
Career advancement opportunities through the Pathway to Promotion program.
Health plans, including vision and dental.
SwiftMD telemedicine at low or no cost.
Special holiday pay rates.
$10,000 company-paid life insurance.
Voluntary short-term disability, accident coverage, and critical illness coverage.
Confidential Employee Assistance Program.
Retirement savings plans.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Employee referral bonuses.
On-demand wages via ZayZoon.
Years of Service Rewards Program and PLC Employee of the Year Award.
$90,000 per year plus bonuses.