Director Post Acute Nursing

About the role

Highpoint Health Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas is seeking a Director RN to join our team. This position is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare network with facilities coast to coast.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements departmental goals, plans, and standards consistent with the clinical, administrative, legal, and ethical requirements/objectives of the organization.
• Directs and evaluates departmental operations, including patient care delivery, information technologies, service level determination, and complaint management, to achieve performance and quality control objectives.
• Plans and monitors staffing activities, including hiring, orienting, evaluating, disciplinary actions, and continuing education initiatives.
• Maintains and monitors departmental budgets, ensuring compliance with allocated funding.
• Captures and coordinates internal/external audits.
• Creates and fosters an environment that encourages professional growth.
• Integrates evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

Requirements

• A current Tennessee or compact state RN license.
• An associate's degree from an accredited nursing school.
• Absolutely required: AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.
• Additional Required Skills: Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related field preferred.

Skills

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Absolutely required: AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Monday-Friday; 8 hour shifts; No Weekends