RN Director of Nursing

Life Care Center of Red Bank•Chattanooga, TN

18d

About The Position

The RN Director of Nursing plans, organizes, develops, and directs the overall operation of the Nursing department to ensure the highest degree of quality patient care in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The director leads nursing staff and department operations, manages staffing and budgets, directs patient care, and may perform staff nurse functions as needed.

Requirements

Minimum of an ASN degree from an accredited college or university.
Currently licensed or registered in the applicable state; must 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; certification must remain current during employment.
Expert knowledge in the field of practice.
Knowledge of practices and procedures, and laws, regulations, and guidelines governing post-acute care facility functions.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Proficiency in competency areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
Ability to concentrate, use reasoning skills and good judgment, and communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
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 department operations and 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.
Liaise with patients, families, and support departments to plan for patient needs.
Collect, analyze, and manage data.
Implement and interpret department programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Maintain professional working relationships with associates, vendors, and others.
Follow company policies, maintain confidentiality, and complete required compliance training.
Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
Assist in the evacuation of patients.
Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance and communicate productively on an interdisciplinary team.