RN Director of Nursing

Darcy Hall of Life Care•West Palm Beach, FL

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 manages nursing staff and department operations, including staffing, budgeting, training, and oversight of patient care. The role may also perform staff nurse functions as required.

Requirements

Minimum of an Associate of Science in Nursing (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.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Knowledge of practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in a post-acute care facility.
Proficiency in competency areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
Ability to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
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 and department operations.
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 departmental programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Maintain professional working relationships with associates and vendors, protect confidential information, and follow company policies and compliance procedures.
Assist in the evacuation of patients.
Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance and communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.