Director of Nursing- Skilled Nursing Facility

The Orchard • Ridgeland, MS

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for directing resident care in a skilled nursing facility, ensuring quality standards are met or exceeded. Key areas of focus include infection control, emergency preparedness, care planning, medication management, supply management, quality assurance, and recordkeeping. The Director of Nursing will oversee staff training, develop and implement care plans, manage medication handling, maintain supply inventories, participate in QA committees, and audit resident records for compliance.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Experience in skilled nursing facility management.
• Knowledge of infection control practices.
• Familiarity with emergency preparedness protocols.
• Proficiency in care planning and resident assessment.
• Experience with medication management systems.
• Understanding of supply management and purchasing.
• Experience with quality assurance programs.
• Knowledge of resident recordkeeping and auditing.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in nursing or healthcare administration.
• Certifications in gerontology or nursing administration.
• Experience with electronic health records (EHR) systems.

Responsibilities

• Direct resident care to ensure quality meets or exceeds standards.
• Maintain sound infection control practices and ensure training compliance.
• Ensure staff are prepared for accidents, fires, disasters, elopement, and emergencies.
• Develop, implement, modify, and communicate resident assessments and care plans.
• Oversee medication management systems, ensure staff competence, and ensure safe and accurate medication handling.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of care supplies and follow purchasing protocols.
• Participate in the facility's QA Committee and ensure compliance with program requirements.
• Audit resident records regularly to ensure compliance with program requirements.

What This Job Offers

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