Director of Nursing Services (RN)
About Us
Apple Rehab Ledgecrest is a family-owned and operated health care center renowned for its outstanding reputation within the community and consistently high occupancy rates. Recognized as the top nursing home for Short-Term Rehabilitation in 2020-2021 by U.S. News and World Report, we foster a familial atmosphere, boast decades of staff commitment, and maintain an unwavering dedication to delivering top-tier care. Our senior management is based locally in Avon, CT, ensuring superior care from a company deeply rooted in your community.
About the Role
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced RN Director of Nursing Services to join our team. In this crucial role, you will plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the Nursing Services Department to ensure the delivery of high-quality care within approved budgets and in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive quality assurance program.
- Ensure adherence to all nursing policies, procedures, and manuals, updating them as needed.
- Coordinate nursing services with other resident services and facility staff.
- Foster inter-departmental communication and cooperation to address and correct issues promptly.
- Oversee proper resident discharge procedures and plans.
- Prepare reports and recommendations for the Administrator regarding department operations.
- Regularly meet with medical staff and assume overall responsibility for the facility in the absence of the Administrator.
- Develop organizational structures, staffing, and directions within policy and budgetary guidelines.
- Lead the department's personnel function, including hiring qualified staff, ensuring adequate staffing levels, and conducting annual performance evaluations.
- Coordinate nursing staff discipline when necessary, providing direction, guidance, and counsel.
- Review personnel complaints and grievances, ensuring fair and consistent treatment in accordance with policies and applicable laws.
- Direct internal investigations and oversee incident reporting.
Qualifications
- Must hold a current state RN license and be a Registered Nurse in good standing.
- Must meet all applicable federal and state licensure requirements, including at least one year of rehabilitative or geriatric nursing and one year of nursing service administration.
- Attention to detail, good follow-through skills, and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
- Demonstrates leadership and supervisory skills, preferably in a long-term care facility.
- Must be innovative and able to find creative ways to serve the variety of employee and resident needs while maintaining customer focus.
- Demonstrates cooperation in assisting others and the ability to work as a team.
- Must be knowledgeable of general, rehabilitative, and restorative nursing and medical practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing long-term care.
Benefits
For employees working 30+ hours, benefits may include:
- Scholarships and career development opportunities
- Generous 4 weeks of paid time off
- 7 paid holidays
- Health insurance benefits
- Short & long-term disability coverage
- Access to Call-a-Doc/24-7 MD telephone service
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life insurance coverage
- 401K retirement program
- Longevity credit for dedicated service
Note: Benefits and requirements may vary based on employment status and hours worked.