Director of Nursing, RN

Betsy Ross Nursing & Rehab Center • Rome, NY

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About The Position

Betsy Ross Nursing & Rehab Center is a 120-bed facility providing rehabilitation and skilled nursing care in a homelike environment. Its mission is to provide high-quality care with respect and compassion through a team approach focused on personalized goals.

The Director of Nursing (RN) organizes, develops, and directs the overall operation of the Nursing Department in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards and regulations, ensuring quality resident care. The role oversees Education, Infection Prevention, and Wound Management, and includes evaluating and implementing long-term and sub-acute nursing care, managing nursing staffing, training and supervising nursing personnel, and coordinating infection control and wound care programs. The Director of Nursing may assume unit manager or charge nurse duties during emergencies and works with residents, families, guardians, and the interdisciplinary care team on care concerns.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• Current New York State RN registration in good standing.
• Supervisory or managerial experience in a hospital or preferably a nursing home, long-term care, skilled nursing, or sub-acute rehabilitation setting.
• Ability to work cohesively with residents, families, and staff from various departments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication, organization, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and be flexible.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN), or a minimum of five years of experience in a supervisory capacity.

Nice To Haves

• Wound Care Certification.
• SigmaCare experience.
• Management experience in a geriatric skilled nursing setting is highly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organize, develop, and direct the Nursing Department in accordance with applicable standards, guidelines, and regulations.
• Help evaluate and implement long-term and sub-acute nursing care provided in the facility.
• Oversee nursing staffing to ensure quality care.
• Orient, instruct, educate, and train nursing staff; consult with the In-service department regarding additional education or re-education needs.
• Supervise and evaluate nursing personnel, including adherence to safety practices and nursing standards.
• Coordinate the facility’s Infection Control Program.
• Coordinate the facility’s Wound Care Program.
• Assume unit manager or charge nurse duties as needed in emergencies.
• Assist nurses with resident assessments and care plans in compliance with regulations and nursing practice standards.
• Communicate resident and family or guardian care concerns to the Interdisciplinary Care team.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Benefits

• Aetna health benefits beginning on the first day of the month after hire.
• Other benefits are mentioned but not specified.

What This Job Offers

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