Role OverviewAssists the Director of Nursing in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating and directing the day-to-day operations of the Nursing Services department. Interprets and communicates policies and procedures to nursing staff, and monitors staff practices and implementation.
What You Will Do
Participates in all admission decisions, evaluates work performance of all nursing personnel, and implements discipline according to operational policies. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to identify and resolve issues and improve the quality of services.
Why It Might Be a Fit
Must possess leadership, supervisory ability, and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel. Must be able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Requirements
- A Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university.
- Must have, as a minimum, three (3) years of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, nursing home, or other related health care facility.
- Current unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in practicing state.
- Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to long-term care.
- Current CPR certification.
Benefits
- Compassionate quality care and nursing supervision
- Infection control program
- Budget development for the nursing department
- Inspection surveys
- Plan of correction response to an inspection survey
- Resident incidents and concerns daily
- Allegations of potential abuse or neglect, or misappropriation of resident property
- Safe work practices, safety rules, and accident prevention procedures
- Direct nursing care as necessary
- Administrative/management capacity in the absence of the Director of Nursing and/or Administrator
]]>