Director of Nursing
Summary: Manages the facility nursing program in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, applicable State and Federal regulations, and policies and procedures.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of accredited school of Nursing, BSN preferred.
Licenses/Certification:
- Valid RN license in the state employed.
- Valid CPR certification.
Experience:
- Three years of experience as a Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, or equivalent supervisory nursing experience.
Job Functions:
- Rounds on unit at least once daily.
- Performs general management functions such as hiring, disciplining and evaluating employees.
- Interview and hire new nursing staff.
- Plans and facilitates meetings and committees to address resident care issues.
- Review time sheets for accuracy before payroll.
- Manages the Nursing Department with the goal of achieving and maintaining the highest quality of care possible.
- Develops and manages systems to assure clinical competencies.
- Participates in developing, implementing and evaluating programs that promote the recruitment, retention, development and continuing education of Nursing staff members.
- Identification of training needs.
- Initiates studies to evaluate effectiveness of Nursing services in relation to their objectives and costs.
- Develops and manages nurse – on call system.
- Develops the department budget for approval, monitors expense and stays within budget.
- Investigate and resolve residents/family/employee concerns.
- Ensures that annual competency evaluations and performance reviews are completed in the appropriate time frame.
- Participating in Employee Recognition Program.
- Pro-actively addresses survey and/or standards of care issues.
- Develop and manage staffing scheduler system.
- Plans and guides the professional development of Nursing staff.
- Ensures that adequate nursing staff are available based on facility/census requirements.
- Collect data to compile reports in a timely manner, and to meet deadlines.
- Participates in facility "Performance Improvement Program."
- Assures that all clinical protocols and nursing policies and procedures are followed.
- Performs other tasks as assigned.
- Assure Pharmacy, dietary, physician consults are followed in timely manner.
- Assumes complete responsibilities for the Center in absence of Administrator.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Skilled in directing and motivating the workforce.
- Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.
- Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
- Ability to organize and prioritize.
- Knowledge of training techniques for clinical staff.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act, state and federal regulations policies and procedures regarding nursing standards and delivery of care.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $100,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
Ability to Relocate:
- Kalamazoo, MI: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person