RN Director of Nursing /Clinical Administrator

About the role

The Director of Nursing / Clinical Administrator lll is responsible for planning, organizing, developing, evaluating and effectively directing the clinical staff and program in order to ensure the delivery of high quality resident care and services consistent with regulations and established clinical best practices.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the planning and implementation of strategies and programming that assure high quality resident care while achieving short and long-term operational goals for the site.
• Create and maintain an environment that achieves high quality care (physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual) of residents and maintains their independence and dignity to the highest degree possible within the PHS continuum.
• Establish and maintain effective communication systems with all customers.
• Oversee the implementation of resident care processes: Selection, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care based upon regulations and established clinical best practices.
• Participate in resident care processes as needed.
• Oversee and monitor the clinical components of the medical record for completeness and accuracy.
• Lead and grow members of the team.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current licensure with the State Board of Nursing in state(s) in which he/she practices.
• Three to five (3 - 5) years leadership experience in nursing.
• Prior experience in Long Term Care (LTC) or Skilled Nursing settings preferred.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Demonstrated competencies in health care management and operations, quality management, staff development, resident and family support systems, and community outreach.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in gerontological nursing, rehabilitative and restorative clinical practices.
• Demonstrated compatibility with PHS's mission and operating philosophies.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to communicate with all customers.