CCC Director of Nursing

Clatsop Care Center Health District • Astoria, OR

31d • Onsite

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 all applicable laws, regulations, and care standards.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited program of nursing education.
• Bachelor degree
• Current registration in this state.
• Six months to a year in an extended care facility.
• Good mental and physical health, sound judgment and high moral standards, and a sincere desire to work with the aged and those with limited capacity for self-care.
• Patience and compassion are essential.
• Ability to manage and supervise a Nursing Unit.
• Interest and ability in teaching others and assisting them in their skills.
• Capacity to develop and learn new theories, techniques and principles and implement them
• Ability to make independent decisions.
• Must function independently, have flexibility and the ability to work effectively with residents, staff, families and support agencies.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, establish benchmarks, and direct staff
• Recruit, select, hire, train, evaluate, counsel, and supervise nursing staff
• Assign appropriate level of CNAs and LPNs per shift
• Effectively manage department budget
• Direct care provided by nursing staff
• Perform functions of a staff nurse as required
• Effectively manage and operate within budget
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Other duties as assigned by and in cooperation with the Administrator.
• Is on call for emergencies and/or advice for supervisory nursing personnel.

What This Job Offers

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