Director of Nursing

About the Role

Responsible for the administration and management of Nursing Services to residents in accordance with orders of the physicians and the total needs of the residents. Provides 24-hour supervision of Nursing Services and directs the Nursing Department to maintain quality standards of care in accordance with current Federal, State, and Company standards, guidelines, and regulations. In the absence of the Administrator, assumes responsibility for center operations. Conducts the nursing process—assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation—under the scope of the State’s Nurse Practice Act of Registered Nurse licensure.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as an RN in the state of practice.
• Associate or Bachelor Degree from an accredited nursing school required.
• Five years in long-term or acute health care preferred.
• At least 2 years of nursing supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assumes ultimate responsibility for coordinating plans for the total care of each resident, complying with physician’s orders, governmental regulations, and facility resident care policies.
• Communicates and interprets policies and procedures to nursing staff, and monitors staff practices and implementation.
• Participates in all admissions decisions and may visit prospective residents before admissions.
• Participates in daily and weekly management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, personnel, or resident complaints or concerns.
• Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.