Director of Nursing

Responsibilities

• Supervises all nursing staff and ensures staff provides quality resident care that meets or exceeds regulatory standards.
• Oversees nursing department budget.
• Oversees and manages nurse leadership positions in the community.
• Makes up for the duties of other nurse leadership positions as needed.
• Hires, onboards, trains, develops, and retains nursing staff.
• Affords support to other nursing leadership positions as needed.
• Communicates with physicians, residents, and family members regarding resident health and plan of care.
• Ensures nursing staff are trained on new policies and procedures.
• Participates in daily, weekly, and monthly meetings.
• Completes reports and audits in a timely manner.
• Ensures nursing documentation and assessments are completed in a timely manner and in accordance with community policies.
• Reviews restorative nursing procedures for each resident so as to achieve the highest possible degree of function, self-care, and independence based on resident choice, where practical, in collaboration with the MDS Coordinator.
• Promotes positive public relations with residents, family members, and guests.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Current New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive nursing experience, preferably in a healthcare setting serving older adults.
• Experience in a supervisory capacity preferred.
• Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience with MDS (Medicare Disability Screening) process.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, and staff.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.