Director of Nursing

About the role

Director of Nursing (DNS) Live and work in beautiful Livingston, MT! Located along the Yellowstone River and surrounded by stunning mountain views, Livingston offers an incredible Montana lifestyle just 30 minutes from Bozeman. Enjoy hiking, fly fishing, skiing, hot springs, and easy access to Yellowstone National Park, all while building your career in a welcoming small-town community that has a strong restaurant and art scene! Livingston Health and Rehabilitation Center is looking for a Director of Nursing (DNS) to manage the day-to-day operations, activities and success of the resident care staff. Validates that the Nursing Department continues to develop and maintain high standards for excellence.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains a nursing service philosophy, objectives, standards of practice, policy and process manuals.
• Establishes systems for care planning, including assessments, plan of treatment, objectives and goals, evaluations and discharge planning.
• Responsible for recruiting, interviewing, hiring, disciplining, coaching, and conducting performance appraisals.
• Demonstrates an understanding and knowledge of certification laws and requirements, survey requirements and Medicare program.
• Validates that reporting departments consistently meet state and federal requirements for long-term care facilities for licensure.
• Validates existence of a quality assurance program for nursing services and coordinates interdisciplinary quality assurance program.
• Directs the functions and activities of the ED in his/her absence.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nursing license in Montana (required)
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (preferred)
• Minimum two years' experience as a nursing services supervisor in a long-term care setting (preferred)

Benefits

• Private Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid time off, paid sick leave, and paid holidays
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Training & Development Opportunities
• Paid relocation available