Director of Nursing - RN - Long Term Care
About the role
Administers the nursing program in a long term care facility to maintain standards of resident care. Facilitates the optimization of the geriatric care process to improve the quality and efficiency of service. Responsible for the overall quality of care provided by the organization's nursing personnel. Advises medical staff, department heads, and administrators in matters related to nursing service and strategies.
Responsibilities
- Interprets policies and objectives of nursing service to staff and community groups.
- Schedules staff and conducts employee performance reviews.
- Provides nursing care to residents on an as needed basis.
- Assists in the development and implementation of marketing activities/programs inclusive of community activities, special events and media activities.
- Has overall responsibility for the day-to-day operations of long term care facility. Includes quality of resident care, program/care management, environmental safety, budget constraints and responding to identified needs to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Manages and directs the work of individuals or teams.
- Maintains communication and addresses the rapidly changing healthcare environment in which clinical services are delivered across the system.
- Develops and executes clinical programs, policies, procedures and protocols ensuring system integration and adherence of clinical programs, policies, procedures and protocols ensuring system integration and adherence.
- Maintains operations of nursing staff and ensures compliance with regulations on organizational and governmental standards and practices.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred, but not required.
- Graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program preferred, including, but not limited to, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA).
- Five years nursing experience required.
- Housing with Services, housing and urban development (HUD), or assisted living experience also helpful.
- Thorough knowledge of the nursing practice act and standards of nursing care, and a working knowledge of administrative and management techniques.
- Currently holds an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring and/or possesses multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state.
- Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred, but not required.
- Graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program preferred, including, but not limited to, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA).
- Five years nursing experience required.
- Housing with Services, housing and urban development (HUD), or assisted living experience also helpful.
- Thorough knowledge of the nursing practice act and standards of nursing care, and a working knowledge of administrative and management techniques.
- Currently holds an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring and/or possesses multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state.
- Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.
Skills
- Comprehensive understanding of nursing practice and standards.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to manage and lead a team.
- Knowledge of regulatory compliance and healthcare policies.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- A 401(k) retirement plan
- Work/life balance benefits
- A generous time off package
Pay
$25,000 Sign-on Bonus! $10,000 Relocation Bonus! Additional Incentive Bonus Program!
Schedule
Full time - 40.00 weekly hours
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- A 401(k) retirement plan
- Work/life balance benefits
- A generous time off package
Contact Information
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org. Good Samaritan has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Good Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
Job Function
Nursing