Director Of Nursing

Join our team at Apple Rehab Colchester, a 60-bed facility located in the heart of Colchester near the Town Green. For over three decades, we've provided exceptional nursing care and rehabilitation services in a warm, family-oriented environment. Our facility features spacious private and semi-private rooms, and our team is known for its longevity and commitment, fostering a family-like atmosphere with engaging activities both indoors and in our scenic courtyard.

As a family-owned and operated company, Apple Rehab prioritizes treating residents and staff like family. Our senior management is based locally in Avon, CT, ensuring superior care and a supportive, collaborative environment.

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced RN Director of Nursing Services to lead our Nursing Services Department. In this role, you will plan, develop, organize, implement, and evaluate nursing services to ensure high-quality care within approved budgets and in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive quality assurance program.
• Ensure adherence to all nursing policies, procedures, and manuals, updating them as needed.
• Coordinate nursing services with other resident services and facility staff.
• Foster inter-departmental communication and cooperation to address and correct issues promptly.
• Oversee proper resident discharge procedures and plans.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for the Administrator regarding department operations.
• Regularly meet with medical staff and assume overall responsibility for the facility in the absence of the Administrator.
• Develop organizational structures, staffing, and directions within policy and budgetary guidelines.
• Lead the department's personnel function, including hiring qualified staff, ensuring adequate staffing levels, and conducting annual performance evaluations.
• Coordinate nursing staff discipline when necessary, providing direction, guidance, and counsel.
• Review personnel complaints and grievances, ensuring fair and consistent treatment in accordance with policies and applicable laws.
• Direct internal investigations and oversee incident reporting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience as a Director of Nursing in a nursing home.
• Current state RN license and Registered Nurse in good standing.
• Meets all applicable federal and state licensure requirements, including at least one year of rehabilitative or geriatric nursing and one year of nursing service administration.
• Attention to detail, strong follow-through skills, and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills, preferably in a long-term care facility.
• Innovative and able to find creative ways to serve the variety of employee and resident needs while maintaining customer focus.
• Demonstrates cooperation in assisting others and the ability to work as a team.
• Knowledgeable of general, rehabilitative, and restorative nursing and medical practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing long-term care.

Benefits

For employees working 30+ hours per week, benefits may include:

• Scholarships and career development opportunities.
• Generous 4 weeks of paid time off.
• 7 paid holidays.
• Health insurance benefits.
• Short & long-term disability coverage.
• Access to Call-a-Doc/24-7 MD telephone service.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Life insurance coverage.
• 401K retirement program.
• Longevity credit for dedicated service.

Note: Benefits and requirements may vary based on employment status and hours worked.