Director of Nursing

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Valid LPN or RN registration.
• 2 to 5 years nursing supervisory experience.
• Understanding of local, state, and national laws and regulations.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with a team.

What You'll Do

• Oversee care of residents in community.
• Lead nurses and caregivers in delivering excellent care and offer quality support.
• Work with HR to hire and develop nursing and care staff.
• Assist in the disciplinary action of staff as needed.
• Manage nursing and caregiving schedules to ensure 24/7 coverage for resident care.
• Ensure all nurses and caregivers are compliant with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Maintain current task list for caregivers and update ADL changes as they occur.
• Provide assessments for potential residents.
• Order and maintain nursing supplies.
• Track and record incident reports and assure incident investigations are completed.
• General record keeping and filing.
• Provide direct care and administer medication as needed.
• Maintain monthly budget.
• Be available to the community as needed.

General Working Conditions

• The Director of Nursing reports directly to the Executive Director.
• Typically, the Director of Nursing is on-site for 8-hour shifts Monday through Friday.
• It is expected that the Director of Nursing will be added to the rotating Manager on Duty schedule and will be available to work weekends in accordance with that schedule.
• The Director of Nursing is expected to be available as the community needs.