Director of Nursing

The Director of Nursing manages overall operation of the Nursing Services Department in accordance with Company policies,  standards of nursing practices, and governmental regulations so as to maintain excellent care of all the resident and employee needs.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. 

• Work with the Administrator, Consultants, and facility staff in planning all aspects of nursing  services to include interface with other disciplines and departments.  

• Monitor department activities, communicate policies, evaluate performance, and provide  feedback to assist, coach, or redirect team members. Provide commendations and discipline as  needed. 

• Establish priorities and job assignments. • Maintain records, manage budgets and supplies.  

• Conduct regular rounds to review care.  • Assess resident’s physical and psychosocial status.  

• Monitor care activities and documentation to ensure the delivery of nursing care according to the  physician’s orders, care plans, and established standards and facility policies.  

• Manage admissions, transfers, and discharge of residents.  

• Communicate with residents, family members and management regarding resident status.  

• Personally participates in the assessment and delivery of care.  

• Follow and ensures compliance with State, Federal, and company QAPI standards. 

• Follow and ensures medication administration is conducted in accordance with nursing standards  and facility policies. 

• Monitor associate relation practices to ensure high morale and staff retention; including effective  communication, prompt problem resolution, positive supervisory practices, and maintaining a  positive work environment.  

• Maintain, or oversee the delegation of current and future staffing through development of  recruiting sources, appropriate selection, orientation, training, and staff education.  

• Recognize and develop talented employees for growth and potential leadership roles. 

• Develop positive relationships on behalf of the company with government regulators, families,  area health care community, and the community at large.  

• Plan and implement nursing orientation, job skills training, and in-service education programs in  accordance with company policies and regulations.  

• Carry out, coordinate, or manage assigned administrative functions and areas or programs related  to Nursing Services which may include ancillary supplies or services; Care Plans; MDS;  Infection Control; Safety; Staff Scheduling, and other related functions. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

• Bachelor's degree in nursing
• 2-4 years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience as a Director of Nursing in long term care preferred. 
• Registered Nurse in good standing and currently licensed by the State.
• CPR – BLS, preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Outgoing and energetic personality.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Experience building, retaining, and developing a talented team.
• Ability to multi-task while being detail oriented.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Experience with MS Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint