Director of Nursing - RN - Long Term Care
About The Position
The Director of Nursing administers the nursing program at a long-term care facility, maintaining standards of resident care and improving the quality and efficiency of geriatric services. The role is responsible for the overall quality of care delivered by nursing personnel and advises medical staff, department heads, and administrators on nursing services and strategies. This position oversees day-to-day facility operations, including resident care, care management, environmental safety, budget constraints, and regulatory compliance. It coordinates clinical, operational, and managerial activities; manages staff; and leads the development and implementation of clinical programs, policies, procedures, and protocols. The Director of Nursing also helps develop marketing activities and maintains communication across the system as healthcare delivery needs change.
Requirements
- Five years of nursing experience.
- Thorough knowledge of the nursing practice act and standards of nursing care.
- Working knowledge of administrative and management techniques.
- An unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where nursing is practiced, or multistate licensure if practicing in a Nurse Licensure Compact state.
- Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in nursing.
- Graduation from a nationally accredited nursing program, including CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA.
- Experience in Housing with Services, HUD, and/or assisted living.
- For specified Rural Health Network and Good Samaritan Society locations, an educational plan demonstrating continuous progress toward a bachelor's degree within five years of hire may be considered for employees without a bachelor's degree.
Responsibilities
- Administer the nursing program and maintain standards of resident care.
- Promote the quality and efficiency of geriatric care services.
- Advise medical staff, department heads, and administrators on nursing services and strategies.
- Interpret nursing service policies and objectives for staff and community groups.
- Monitor nursing staff operations and ensure compliance with organizational and governmental regulations, standards, and practices.
- Schedule staff and conduct employee performance reviews.
- Provide nursing care to residents as needed.
- Assist with developing and implementing marketing activities and programs, including community activities, special events, and media activities.
- Oversee day-to-day long-term care facility operations, including quality of resident care, care management, environmental safety, budget constraints, and regulatory compliance.
- Delegate and coordinate clinical, operational, and managerial activities to meet department objectives.
- Manage and direct the work of individuals or teams.
- Maintain communication and address changes in the healthcare environment in which clinical services are delivered across the system.
- Lead the development and execution of clinical programs, policies, procedures, and protocols, ensuring system integration and adherence.
Benefits
- $25,000 sign-on bonus
- Incentive bonus program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
