Director of Skilled Nursing Unit, Full Time - JR100-2
About The Position
Northwest Florida Community Hospital is seeking an experienced Director of Skilled Nursing Unit (SNU) to lead the unit’s daily operations. The Director oversees resident care, nursing staff, departmental operations, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement initiatives. This role calls for strong leadership and clinical knowledge, along with a commitment to compassionate, high-quality care and compliance with applicable federal and state regulations. The Director manages nursing staff and other departmental employees; monitors resident care, staffing, budgets, documentation, and departmental performance; and coordinates with physicians, residents, families, and other healthcare departments. The role also participates in hiring, training, performance management, facility surveys, audits, inspections, and corrective action plans.
Requirements
- Current, unrestricted Florida Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Previous nursing leadership or supervisory experience.
- Knowledge of CMS regulations, Florida AHCA requirements, and skilled nursing facility operations.
- Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and make sound decisions in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop employees.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, or post-acute care.
- Previous Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, or comparable nursing leadership experience.
- Experience with skilled nursing facility surveys, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement programs.
- Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid skilled nursing requirements.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily Skilled Nursing Unit operations to support efficient operations and quality resident care.
- Provide leadership, supervision, and direction to nursing staff and other departmental employees.
- Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, CMS requirements, AHCA standards, and facility policies.
- Monitor resident care to ensure services are safe, appropriate, and consistent with established care plans.
- Develop, implement, and monitor departmental policies and procedures.
- Manage staffing schedules, employee performance, attendance, and departmental productivity.
- Participate in hiring, orientation, training, coaching, and disciplinary actions as needed.
- Monitor departmental budgets, staffing expenses, and operational needs.
- Oversee quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
- Ensure accurate and timely completion of clinical documentation and required reports.
- Coordinate with physicians, residents, families, and other healthcare departments to address resident care needs.
- Address resident and family concerns professionally and promptly.
- Participate in facility surveys, audits, inspections, and corrective action plans.
- Promote teamwork, accountability, and a positive work environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off (PTO)
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match eligibility
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Competitive pay rates
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
