Nursing Director Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Current licensure by a State Board of Nursing, or certification or licensure as a Risk Manager.
• At least two years of long-term care experience.
• Demonstrated success in activities involving communication of technical ideas and concepts.

Nice To Haves

• Teaching or instructional experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess department training needs and respond accordingly.
• Orient new staff members and provide ongoing employee training.
• Schedule training programs and in-services for all employees.
• Lecture and demonstrate procedures using motion pictures, DVDs, and charts, and use outside consultants or speakers when possible.
• Observe employees applying procedures and provide one-to-one training as needed.
• Supervise use of company-provided online education and monitor compliance.
• Schedule facility tours and presentations by administrative staff to acquaint new personnel with facility operations and interrelationships.
• Develop recruitment strategies for all positions.
• Assist with selection for open positions.
• Maintain appropriate documentation of employee orientation and in-service training.
• Follow up with new employees at regular intervals to identify additional training and support needs.
• Communicate department needs to the Administrator and coordinate services in line with department needs, scheduling, and budget.
• Provide input to the Administrator regarding budget needs.
• Coordinate employee service awards and recognition programs.
• Monitor safe working practices, provide education, and coordinate with the Safety Committee on corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain effective communication with residents, families, and facility staff.
• Communicate new procedures to staff and provide education on them.
• Assist with procedure development using job analysis techniques.
• Assist with the Continuous Quality Improvement Program as needed.
• Stay current in standard practices through communication with the Health Department, CDC, and others.
• Ensure employees receive orientation to the Electronic Medical Records system and periodically review their understanding of proper documentation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Vacation, holiday, and sick time.
• Long- and short-term disability coverage.