Director of Nursing - RN - Long Term Care

Sanford Health•Auburn, NE

About The Position

The Director of Nursing administers the nursing program in a long-term care facility, maintaining resident-care standards and improving the quality and efficiency of geriatric care. The role is responsible for the overall quality of care provided by nursing personnel and advises medical staff, department heads, and administrators on nursing services and strategies. The Director interprets nursing policies and objectives for staff and community groups, monitors nursing operations for compliance with organizational and governmental standards, schedules staff, and conducts performance reviews. The position may provide resident care as needed and assists with marketing activities and community events. It has overall responsibility for day-to-day facility operations, including resident-care quality, care management, environmental safety, budget constraints, and regulatory compliance. The Director delegates and coordinates clinical, operational, and managerial activities, manages individuals or teams, communicates across the health system, and leads development and execution of clinical programs, policies, procedures, and protocols.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in nursing.
Five years of nursing experience.
Thorough knowledge of the nursing practice act and standards of nursing care.
Working knowledge of administrative and management techniques.
Current, unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where nursing practice occurs, or multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact state.
Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of a nationally accredited nursing program, including CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA-accredited programs.
Housing with Services, HUD, and/or assisted living experience.
For Rural Health Network facilities 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 who do not have a bachelor's degree.
For current employees at Rural Health Network facilities and Good Samaritan Society locations, leadership may consider equivalent qualifications and work experience based on facility size, rural market, and business need.

Responsibilities

Administer the nursing program in a long-term care facility and maintain standards of resident care.
Optimize geriatric care processes to improve the quality and efficiency of services.
Oversee the quality of care provided by nursing personnel and advise medical staff, department heads, and administrators on nursing services and strategies.
Interpret nursing-service policies and objectives to staff and community groups.
Monitor nursing staff operations and ensure compliance with organizational and governmental standards and regulations.
Schedule staff and conduct employee performance reviews.
Provide nursing care to residents as needed.
Assist with marketing activities and programs, including community activities, special events, and media activities.
Oversee day-to-day facility operations, including resident-care quality, care management, environmental safety, budget constraints, and regulatory compliance.
Delegate and coordinate clinical, operational, and managerial activities to accomplish department objectives.
Manage and direct the work of individuals or teams.
Maintain communication and address changes in the healthcare environment across the system.
Lead the development and execution of clinical programs, policies, procedures, and protocols, ensuring system integration and adherence.