RN Director of Nursing

San Luis Care Center•Alamosa, CO

About The Position

The RN Director of Nursing plans, organizes, develops, and directs the overall operation of the Nursing department to ensure high-quality patient care in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The role directs nursing staff and care, manages departmental operations and budgets, and works with patients, families, support departments, and interdisciplinary teams to plan for patient needs.

Requirements

Minimum of an ASN degree from an accredited college or university.
Currently licensed or registered in the applicable state and maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment.
Two years of supervisory experience in a post-acute care or related setting.
CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation, and maintained as current during employment.
Expert knowledge in the field of practice.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Knowledge of practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in a post-acute care facility.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, establish benchmarks, and direct nursing staff.
Recruit, select, hire, train, evaluate, counsel, and supervise nursing staff.
Assign appropriate levels of CNAs and LPNs per shift.
Effectively manage the department budget and operate within budget.
Direct care provided by nursing staff and perform staff nurse functions as required.
Participate in community health matters and projects as appropriate.
Coordinate with patients, families, and support departments to plan for patient needs.
Collect, analyze, and manage data.
Implement and interpret departmental programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Perform duties in competency areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
Maintain professional working relationships with associates and vendors and protect confidential information.
Follow company policies, compliance procedures, and the Life Care Code of Conduct; complete required compliance training.
Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
Assist in the evacuation of patients.
Demonstrate dependable attendance, sound judgment, and productive communication and collaboration on an interdisciplinary team.