Director of Nursing

Responsibilities

• Affirms ultimate responsibility for coordinating plans for the total care of each resident which comply 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN).
• Current RN license in state of practice.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a healthcare setting, preferably in a long-term care environment.
• Experience in supervising and managing a nursing department.
• Experience in implementing and maintaining quality standards of care.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations related to nursing and long-term care.