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. Interprets policies and objectives of nursing service to staff and community groups. Monitors the operations of the nursing staff and ensures compliance with regulations on organizational and governmental standards and practices. 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Interprets policies and objectives of nursing service to staff and community groups.
- Makes recommendations for improvements in the nursing program.
- 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in nursing 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.
- 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 possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state.
- Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.
Qualifications
- 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 possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state.
- Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.
Skills
- Strong leadership skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities.
- Knowledge of long-term care facility operations and regulatory requirements.
- Experience in developing and implementing nursing programs and policies.
- Ability to work effectively with medical staff, department heads, and administrators.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
- Flexible work schedule.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Employee assistance program.
- Retirement savings plan.
Pay
Salary range: $80,000 - $100,000 annually.
Schedule
Full-time position.
Contact
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