RN Director of Nursing

Life Care Center of Bruceton-Hollow Rock • Bruceton, TN

2d

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 role oversees nursing staff and department operations, including staffing, budgeting, care delivery, and quality benchmarks.

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; certification must remain current during employment.
• Expert knowledge in the field of practice.
• Knowledge of practices and procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in a post-acute care facility.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Proficiency in applicable competency areas, including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
• 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 an appropriate level 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.
• Coordinate 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.
• Participate in community health matters or projects as appropriate.
• Maintain professional working relationships with associates, vendors, and others.
• Follow company policies and compliance procedures, 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 and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Associate degree