Director Of Rehab Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Valid Registered Nurse License (RN) in the state where work is performed is required.
• Experience in nursing leadership or management roles, preferably within a skilled nursing facility or long-term care setting.
• Knowledge of nursing policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements governing nursing practice.
• Strong clinical assessment, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and adherence to the highest standards of nursing practice.
• Work performed in a medical setting due to the need to work directly with residents and staff.
• Must be able to sit, stand, bend, reach, talk, hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, stretch, and twist.
• Required vision includes close, vision, distance, peripheral, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Capability to lift and transfer residents safely, with proper body mechanics and assistance as needed.
• Maintain regular attendance and timeliness as set forth within the work schedule designated by the department supervisor/manager.
• This job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
• The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.
• The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
• Proficiency in performing tasks that require manual dexterity, such as using medical equipment, writing reports, and typing on a computer keyboard.
• The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.

Nice To Haves

• No previous experience required but preferred.
• Prior experience in staff supervision, performance evaluation, and quality improvement initiatives is preferred.
• LEAN and technology skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Nursing in leading the nursing team, including RNs, LPNs, and CNAs.
• Help develop and enforce nursing policies, ensuring compliance with regulations and best practices.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to coordinate resident care and improve outcomes.
• Monitor clinical practices, care plans, and infection control to ensure quality and compliance.
• Provide supervision, training, and performance feedback to promote staff growth and accountability.
• Assist with hiring, scheduling, and onboarding to maintain adequate, skilled staffing levels.
• Address resident and family concerns, fostering clear communication and trust.
• Participate in quality improvement, incident reviews, and survey readiness efforts.
• Model professionalism and uphold a positive, respectful work environment.
• Stay current with nursing trends and contribute to efficient, cost-effective operations.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Percentage of 401(k) matched by company
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program
• HSA
• FSA
• Paid sick leave under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts on auto, home, and pet insurance