RN Director of Nursing

Life Care Center of Blount County • Louisville, TN

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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 applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The position oversees nursing staff and department operations, including staffing, budgeting, and direct care. The Director of Nursing may perform staff nurse functions as required.

Requirements

• Minimum of an ASN degree from an accredited college or university.
• Currently licensed or registered in the applicable state, with an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment.
• Two years of supervisory experience in a post-acute care or related setting.
• CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation; certification must remain current during employment.
• Expert knowledge in the field of practice.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Knowledge of practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in a post-acute care facility.
• Proficiency in competency areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, establish benchmarks, and direct nursing staff and department operations.
• Recruit, select, hire, train, evaluate, counsel, and supervise nursing staff.
• Assign appropriate levels of CNAs and LPNs per shift.
• Effectively manage the department budget and operate within budget.
• Direct care provided by nursing staff and perform staff nurse functions as required.
• Participate in community health matters or projects as appropriate.
• Liaise with patients, families, and support departments to plan adequately for patient needs.
• Collect, analyze, and manage data.
• Implement and interpret department programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain professional working relationships with associates and vendors, and protect confidential information.
• Follow company policies, including harassment and compliance procedures, and complete required compliance training.
• Assist in the evacuation of patients.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
• Maintain dependable, regular attendance and communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.

What This Job Offers

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