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, 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintains standards of resident care.
• Optimizes the geriatric care process to improve quality and efficiency.
• Ensures overall quality of care provided by nursing personnel.
• Advises medical staff, department heads, and administrators on nursing service matters.
• Interprets nursing service policies to staff and community groups.
• Monitors nursing staff operations and ensures compliance with regulations.
• Schedules staff and conducts performance reviews.
• Provides nursing care to residents as needed.
• Assists in developing and implementing marketing activities/programs.
• Oversees day-to-day operations of the long term care facility.
• Manages delegation and coordination for clinical, operational, and managerial activities.
• Leads development and execution of clinical programs, policies, procedures, and protocols.

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).
• For Rural Health Network facilities and Good Samaritan Society locations, employees without a Bachelor’s degree may be considered with a plan to achieve the degree within five years of hire. Current employees may be considered based on facility size, rural market, and business need.
• Five years of nursing experience required.
• Housing with Services, HUD, and/or assisted living experience 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 the practice of nursing is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state.
• Obtains and maintains required department-specific competencies and certifications.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Work/life balance benefits
• Generous time off package