Director of Nursing, RN

Responsibilities

• 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 In-service department any needs for further education or -re-education required.
• Supervise and evaluate work performance of nursing personnel.
• This will include proper safety practice and standards in Nursing Practice.
• Cooky Control Program for the facility.
• Coordinate the Wound Care Program for the facility.
• In the event of an emergency situation, may assume unit manager/charge nurse duties as needed.
• Assist nurses in assessing and developing care plans for individual residents in compliance with regulations and standards of nursing practice.
• Consult and communicates with the Interdisciplinary Care team any residents/family/guardian care concerns.

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.
• Must be a graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• Must have a 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.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication, organization, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and be flexible.

Benefits

• Aetna Medical Coverage 1st of the month after date of hire.