Director of Nursing

GHC LTC Management LLC • Merkel, TX

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About The Position

The Director of Nursing is responsible for the overall operations of the Nursing department, ensuring compliance with state and federal laws and regulations. This role involves planning, developing, and implementing nursing programs, managing staff, participating in admission and management decisions, and coordinating care with residents, families, and the interdisciplinary team. The Director of Nursing also plays a key role in budget development, infection control, and staff training.

Requirements

• A nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
• Current unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in practicing state.
• Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to long-term care.

Nice To Haves

• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates and directs the overall operations of the Nursing department, as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current state and federal laws and regulations.
• Interprets and communicates policies and procedures to nursing staff, and monitors staff practices and implementation.
• Participates in all admission decisions.
• Participates in daily or weekly management team meetings to discuss census changes, resident changes in status, complaints or concerns.
• Participate in QAPI or facility assessment activities as needed, such as carrying out duties assigned as part of a performance improvement committee.
• Facilitates, serves, attends or participates in various committees of the facility as appointed.
• Oversees nursing schedules to ensure resident needs, regulatory and budget standards are met.
• Participates in the recruitment, hiring and termination of nursing personnel.
• Conducts observations of nursing care and supervises development of in-service education to ensure nursing staff is competent in current knowledge and skills.
• Monitors, assists and implements the infection control program in accordance with infection control guidelines to prevent the development and transmission of disease and infection.
• Participates in budget development for the nursing department, medical, nursing and central supplies.
• Assists in the preparation of inspection surveys, including staff in-services on survey processes, and participation in mock surveys as indicated.
• Participates in the facility’s plan of correction response to an inspection survey and implements any follow-up required for nursing allegations.
• Communicates directly with residents, medical and nursing staff, family members, department heads and members of the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and services and respond to and resolve complaints and concerns.
• Acts in an administrative capacity in the absence of the Administrator.

What This Job Offers

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