Director of Nursing

Working Conditions

• Works throughout the food services area.
• Atmosphere is warm for cooking.
• Moves intermittently during work hours.
• Sits, stands, pushes, bends, stoops and walks intermittently through the workday.
• May lift and move patients and equipment.
• Is subject to frequent interruptions.
• Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.
• Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, and visitors.
• Communicates with medical staff, nursing personnel and other department personnel.
• Works beyond normal working hours, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.
• Is subject to callback during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).

Education & Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic food preparation & therapeutic diets.
• Ability to manage and direct staff assigned to your position.
• A physical examination and/or evidence from a physician indicating freedom of communicable disease to be available upon employment.
• Must be in good physical and mental health.
• Ability to work independently or part of a group.
• Effectively communicate with others.

Experience

• Previous long-term care experience is desirable.
• Prior experience in Geriatric Food Service preferred.
• Knowledge of basic sanitation practices preferred.