Director of Nursing

Location: Queens, NY

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced and compassionate Director of Nursing Services to lead our Queens Nursing Facility. As a key member of our leadership team, you will oversee the overall staffing, staff training and development, and management of personnel in the nursing department. You will ensure the health and well-being of our residents by maintaining high standards of care through assessment, planning, documentation, and service provision. You will also demonstrate clinical expertise and provide direct nursing care as needed.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day clinical and administrative operations of the nursing department.
• Create a positive, patient/resident-centered team environment.
• Demonstrate excellent understanding of clinical skills and key nursing programs.
• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the day-to-day functions of the nursing department in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines.
• Participate in developing, maintaining, and updating written policies and procedures that govern the department’s functions.
• Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, and charting.
• Help determine staffing needs.
• Provide direct nursing care as necessary.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of experience in nursing service administration.
• Current and valid license as a Registered Nurse in NY.
• Education or experience in long-term care or geriatric nursing is preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate age-specific knowledge of developmental factors for adult and geriatric residents.
• Effective communication skills, problem-solving, and conflict resolution.
• Flexible, punctual, professional, and reliable.
• Strong customer service skills and compassion.