Nursing Director Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in nursing required.
• Five years of nursing experience required.
• Thorough knowledge of the nursing practice act and standards of nursing care.
• Working knowledge of administrative and management techniques.
• Current, unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where practice occurs, or multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact state.
• Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of a nationally accredited nursing program, including CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA accreditation.
• Experience in Housing with Services, HUD, and/or assisted living.
• For Rural Health Network and Good Samaritan Society locations, leadership may consider an educational plan with demonstrated continuous progress toward a bachelor's degree within five years of hire for employees who do not have one.
• For current employees at Rural Health Network and Good Samaritan Society locations, leadership may consider equivalent qualifications and work experience based on facility size, rural market, and business need.

Responsibilities

• Administer the nursing program in a long-term care facility and maintain standards of resident care.
• Facilitate improvements to the quality and efficiency of geriatric care.
• Advise medical staff, department heads, and administrators about nursing services and strategies.
• Interpret nursing service policies and objectives for staff and community groups.
• Monitor nursing staff operations and ensure compliance with organizational and governmental regulations, standards, and practices.
• Schedule staff and conduct employee performance reviews.
• Provide nursing care to residents as needed.
• Assist with developing and implementing marketing activities and programs, including community activities, special events, and media activities.
• Oversee day-to-day long-term care facility operations, including care quality, care management, environmental safety, budget constraints, and regulatory compliance.
• Delegate and coordinate clinical, operational, and managerial activities to meet department objectives.
• Manage and direct the work of individuals or teams.
• Maintain communication and address changes in the healthcare environment in which clinical services are delivered across the system.
• Lead development and execution of clinical programs, policies, procedures, and protocols, ensuring system integration and adherence.

Benefits

• Incentive bonus opportunity