Director of Nursing Services/RN

Mecklenburg Health and Rehabilitation is offering a $7,500 sign-on bonus for a Director of Nursing to lead our team of dedicated staff in providing the best resident care possible at our 100-bed skilled nursing facility in Charlotte, NC.

About the role

The Director of Nursing Services is delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out assigned duties. In the absence of the Medical Director, you are charged with carrying out the resident care policies established by this facility. The primary purpose of this position is to plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of our Nursing Service Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations to ensure the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Nursing Service Department.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations governing the facility.
• Carry out resident care policies established by the facility, acting in the absence of the Medical Director.
• Provide leadership and supervision to nursing staff, fostering a collaborative and high-quality care environment.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of residents served.
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, and the general public.
• Plan, develop, implement, and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures necessary for providing quality care.
• Relate information concerning a resident’s condition as needed.
• Seek out and incorporate new methods and principles into existing nursing practices.

Requirements

• Current, unencumbered, active RN license in North Carolina or an equivalent compact state.
• Related Nursing degree.
• Experience in infection control, personnel management, and nurse leadership in a nursing home setting.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Ability to make independent decisions and handle difficult situations with tact and professionalism.
• Knowledge of nursing and medical practices, procedures, and regulations pertaining to nursing care facilities.
• Leadership and supervisory ability, with a willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
• Patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, with a willingness to handle difficult residents.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• New PTO and holiday plan.
• Yearly bonus structure.
• Medical and dental insurance.
• 401k retirement plan.
• $7,500 sign-on bonus.