Director of Nursing, RN

About the role

Montgomery Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a 100-bed Skilled Nursing Facility committed to being the premier provider and employer of choice in Short Term Rehabilitation, Sub-Acute, and Long Term Healthcare services for the Hudson Valley area. The Director of Nursing, RN organizes, develops, and directs the overall operation of the Nursing Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations to ensure the highest degree of quality resident care is maintained at all times.

Responsibilities

• Oversight and management of Education, Infection Prevention, and Wound Management
• Assist in the evaluation and implementation of all long-term and sub-acute nursing care rendered within the facility
• Oversee nursing staffing to ensure quality care is provided
• Orient, instruct, educate, and train nursing staff as needed
• Consult and communicate with the In-service department regarding further education or re-education required
• Supervise and evaluate work performance of nursing personnel, including proper safety practices and standards in Nursing Practice
• Coordinate the Infection Control Program for the facility
• Coordinate the Wound Care Program for the facility
• Assume unit manager/charge nurse duties in the event of an emergency situation
• Assist nurses in assessing and developing care plans for individual residents in compliance with regulations and standards of nursing practice
• Consult and communicate with the Interdisciplinary Care team regarding residents’, families’, or guardians’ care concerns
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned

Requirements

• Wound Care Certification & SigmaCare experience a plus
• Supervisory or managerial experience in a hospital or preferably nursing home, long-term care (LTC), skilled nursing facility (SNF), and/or sub-acute rehabilitation setting; experience in management within a geriatric skilled nursing setting highly preferred
• Graduate of an approved school of nursing
• Current registration in New York State as a RN in good standing
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred OR minimum five (5) years of experience in a supervisory capacity
• Ability to work cohesively with residents, families, and staff from various departments
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication, organization, and customer service skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and be flexible

Benefits

• Aetna medical coverage effective the 1st of the month after date of hire
• Potential for up to $10,000 sign-on bonus