Director of Nursing

Sandy Health and Rehab • Sandy, UT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Nursing plans, organizes, develops, and directs the overall operation of the Nursing Services Department at Sandy Health and Rehab, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation community serving residents receiving long-term and short-term care. The role ensures nursing services comply with current federal, state, and local standards governing long-term care facilities, as well as the direction of the Administrator. The Director supports quality, coordinated, compassionate care for a geriatric population and helps maintain a supportive, team-oriented environment.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license in good standing in the state; the posting states “(State).”
• Minimum associate's degree in nursing.
• At least one year of successful nursing leadership experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care facility.
• Genuine love and concern for the geriatric population.
• Extraordinary attention to detail and the ability to direct others and manage schedules.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively as a team member.
• Flexibility and decisiveness, with the ability to respond quickly in high-pressure situations and complete work accurately and on time.
• Solid basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in nursing is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain nursing programs and activities.
• Develop, maintain, and periodically update written nursing policies, procedures, manuals, objectives, and philosophies.
• Help develop and implement methods for coordinating nursing services with other resident services.
• Implement plans of action to correct deficiencies.
• Complete medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charts, and related documentation.
• Develop, implement, and maintain a quality assurance program.
• Help plan, develop, implement, and maintain resident discharge procedures and plans.
• Develop and implement the nursing services organizational structure.
• Participate in surveys and inspections by government agencies.
• Create and submit reports and recommendations to the Administrator concerning department operations.
• Participate in interviewing and screening residents for admission to the facility.
• Inform personnel of new admissions, ensure rooms are ready, and greet and escort new admissions to their rooms.
• Monitor residents' treatments and medications to ensure they receive proper care.
• Review nurses' notes to ensure proper documentation of residents' treatments, medications, and conditions.
• Assist with recruiting, interviewing, hiring, counseling, evaluating, disciplining, and terminating nursing services personnel.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Generous paid time off (PTO).
• Up to $500 per month in nursing school tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Associate degree