DIRECTOR OF NURSING

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Starting at $110,000

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Qualifications:
• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in this
state.
• Must have, as a minimum, 5 year(s) of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, long-term care
facility, or other related health care facility.
• Must have, as a minimum, 6 months training experience in rehabilitative and restorative
nursing practices.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such
action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors,
government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must be knowledgeable OF NURSING and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws,
regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.
• Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with
and supervise other personnel.
• Must be able to plan, organize, develop, implement, & interpret programs, goals, objectives,
policies and procedures necessary for providing quality care and a sound operation.
• Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into
existing nursing practices.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, & be willing to handle residents,
staff, and visitors, based on whatever maturity level at which they are functioning.
• Must be able to maintain good personnel relations and employee morale.
• Must be knowledgeable of computer systems, system applications, and other office equipment.
• Must be able to communicate policies, procedures, regulations, reports, etc., to personnel,
residents, family members, visitors, and government agencies/personnel.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Responsibilities:

• Direct the nursing service department in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines governing long-term care.
• Make recommendations to the Administrator, as necessary/required, concerning the operation of the nursing service department.
• Coordinate nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents' total regimen of care.
• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies.
• Assist in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficiencies.
• Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary.
• Schedule, attend, and participate in developing the agenda for Care Plan Committee meetings as necessary.
• Participate in Discharge Plans and make such plans available to the Care Plan Committee as required or as may be necessary.
• Determine the staffing needs of the nursing service department necessary to meet the total nursing needs of the residents.
• Assist the Administrator and/or the Human Resources Manager in the recruitment and selection OF NURSING service personnel.
• Assist in developing performance evaluation schedules, criteria, and annual reviews for the department.
• Make daily rounds of the department to ensure that staff are performing work assignments in accordance with nursing standards.
• Participate in the interviewing and selection of residents for admission to the facility, including PASARR screenings.
• Provide the Administrator with information on nursing needs of residents and the department's ability to meet those needs.
• Inform nursing service personnel of new admissions, their expected time of arrival, room assignment, etc.
• Make rounds with physicians as necessary. Schedule physician visits as necessary.
• Monitor medication passes & treatment schedules to ensure medications are administered as ordered and treatments provided.
• Provide direct nursing care as necessary.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information.
• Monitor nursing care to ensure that all residents are treated fairly, and with kindness, dignity, and respect.

Excellent benefits including:

• Generous time off
• Affordable, high-quality health insurance (medical, vision & dental)
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• FSA (flexible spending account)
• DCA (dependent care account)
• No-cost life and accidental death insurance
• Career advancement opportunities
• Nonprofit, patient-centered work environment
• Educational assistance

Work Location: In person