Regional VP of Clinical(Registered Nurse/RN)

About the role

Locations are in Southern Georgia - extensive travel required.

Responsibilities

Facilitate the clinical capabilities, quality and educational outcomes at each assigned health center; monitor and manage clinical competence and clinical capabilities through mentoring administrators on managing nursing resources; mentor Directors of Nursing on direct management of staff; implement corporate clinical standards and auditing and reporting systems and tools; administer and implement clinical training programs.

Requirements

• Education: Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree (RN) from an accredited college, university or nursing school.
• Experience: Must have at least 3 years of experience as Director of Nursing (DON) in a long-term care facility; must have multi-site experience.
• Specific Requirements:
  • Current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Georgia (or Compact License from another state).
  • Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
  • Willingness to travel overnight (moderate to frequent).
  • Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
  • Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agency personnel, and the general public.
  • Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.
  • Leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise others.
  • Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures necessary for providing quality care.
  • Patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
  • Willingness to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
  • Ability to relate information concerning a resident's condition.