Director of Nursing - RN - Long Term Care

Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.

Facility: GSS SD Tyndall Ctr
Location: Tyndall, SD
Address: 2304 Laurel St, Tyndall, SD 57066, USA

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 a long-term care facility, including quality of resident care, program/care management, environmental safety, budget constraints, and responding to identified needs to ensure regulatory compliance. Performs necessary delegation and coordination for clinical, operational, and managerial activities to accomplish the objectives of the department. Effectively 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.

Leads the development and execution of clinical programs, policies, procedures, and protocols ensuring system integration and adherence. Monitors operations of nursing staff and ensures compliance with regulations on organizational and governmental standards and practices.

Responsibilities

• Administer the nursing program in a long-term care facility to maintain standards of resident care.
• Facilitate the optimization of the geriatric care process to improve quality and efficiency.
• Oversee the overall quality of care provided by nursing personnel.
• Advise medical staff, department heads, and administrators on nursing service and strategies.
• Interpret policies and objectives of nursing service to staff and community groups.
• Monitor nursing staff operations and ensure compliance with organizational and governmental regulations.
• Schedule staff and conduct employee performance reviews.
• Provide nursing care to residents as needed.
• Assist in developing and implementing marketing activities, community events, and media programs.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the long-term care facility, including resident care, program management, environmental safety, and budget constraints.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and respond to identified needs.
• Delegate and coordinate clinical, operational, and managerial activities.
• Lead the development and execution of clinical programs, policies, procedures, and protocols.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in nursing required. Graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program preferred (e.g., CCNE, ACEN, NLN CNEA).
• For Rural Health Network facilities and Good Samaritan Society (GSS) locations only: employees without a Bachelor’s degree may be considered with an educational plan to achieve the degree within five years of hire.
• Five years of nursing experience required.
• Housing with Services (HWS), HUD, and/or assisted living experience is helpful.
• Thorough knowledge of the nursing practice act and standards of nursing care.
• Working knowledge of administrative and management techniques.
• Currently holds an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where practicing and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state.
• Obtains and maintains required department-specific competencies and certifications.

Benefits

Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees, including:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Work/life balance benefits
• Generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance

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Pay

$15,000 Sign-on Bonus! Additional Incentive Bonus Program available.

Schedule

Full-time, day shift.
Weekly Hours: 40.00