Travel Director of Nursing TX

Responsibilities

• Perform audits of clinical and operational processes, analyze data from quality indicators, and participate in the development and review of action plans.
• Cookordination and performance of training with facility staff according to action plans and in line with policies and procedures.
• Participates in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the day-to-day functions of the Nursing Department.
• Participates in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the facility's quality assurance program for the nursing service department.
• Attends department head meetings and assumes responsibility for daily and weekly clinical meetings.
• In conjunction with Administrator, manages facility surveys made by authorized government agencies.
• Serve on, participate in, and attend various committees of the facility (i.e., Infection Control, Policy Advisory, Pharmaceutical, Budget, Quality Assurance & Assessment, etc.).
• Determine the staffing needs of the nursing service department while adhering to the nursing services budget.
• Assist in the recruitment and selection, hiring, and orientation of nursing service personnel.
• Provides training and orientation to newly hired facility Director of Nursing.
• Conducts employee conferences, counseling, and evaluations.
• Aid support services in developing, implementing, and conducting in-service training programs that relate to the nursing service department.
• Make daily rounds of the nursing service department to ensure that all nursing service personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards.
• Review complaints and grievances made or filed and make appropriate reports to the Administrator as required or as may be necessary.
• Provide direct nursing care as necessary.
• Assumes responsibility/authority for decision regarding all aspects of nursing care, consulting with Administrator, Nurse Consultants, and Corporate resources.
• Attend and participate in continuing education programs designed to keep you abreast of changes in your profession, as well as to maintain your license on a current status.
• Coordinates with VPCS when not acting as DON for additional assignments.

Requirements

• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active Registered Nurse license in state of practice.
• Must have, as a minimum, two (2) years of experience as a DON in a long-term or skilled nursing care facility, or other related health care facility.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Knowledge and skills in Microsoft Office products and various electronic health records preferred.
• Must be willing and able to travel up to 100%.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.
• Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Be able to read, write, and speak fluent English.
• Previous long-term care experience preferred.
• Regular, dependable, and reliable attendance.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401k Retirement Savings
• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Additional Employee Perks