Director of Nursing

STGi•Black Mountain, NC

86d•Onsite

About The Position

STGi is seeking qualified candidates for this position in connection with an active Request for Proposals (RFP). Hiring for this role is contingent upon STGi’s selection as the successful awardee.

Requirements

Must have a current, unrestricted RN license.
Must have at least 3 years of experience as a Director of Nursing or Assistant Director of Nursing in a long-term care facility.
Must have a Bachelor's degree in Nursing or a related field.
Must have a current BLS certification.
Must have a current ACLS certification.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Nursing or a related field.
Experience with electronic health records (EHR) systems.
Knowledge of state and federal regulations related to long-term care.

Responsibilities

Ensure that medical and nursing care are administered in accordance with the resident’s wishes including the implementation of advance directives.
Ensure that residents receive individualized care that is culturally competent and based on resident preferences.
Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct the nursing services department as well as its programs and activities in accordance with current rules, regulations and guidelines that govern the nursing care facilities.
Collaborate with other health care professionals in the development and support of resident care, administrative functions and facility mission.
Participate in the annual facility assessment.
Develop, implement and maintain an ongoing quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) program for the nursing services department.
Monitor the nursing 24-hour and change of shift reports to ensure timely and effective responses to significant change in residents’ condition, transfers, discharges, new restraints, unexplained injuries, falls, incidents, accidents, behavioral management episodes and/or medication errors.
Oversee the staff development program to ensure nursing team members have the tools, training and resources to properly care for residents.
Work with the Infection Preventionist to establish and maintain an infection prevention and control program.
Monitor medication passes and treatment schedules to ensure that medications are being administered as ordered and that treatments are provided as scheduled.
Actively participate in the QAPI Committee.
Participate in risk management and safety committees to mitigate risk.