Description

Director of Nursing 
Bring your passion and Nursing leadership to our growing, mission-driven organization.  Come join our amazing team, working within a setting that offers variety and rewarding challenges!

Lead the nursing team to improve and sustain the superior performance of the facility 
Plan and organize the daily functions of the Nursing department 
Use independent judgment and follow regulatory guidelines in the delivery of quality resident care 
Plan and organize day-to-day functions of resident care 
Anticipate, identify and analyze problems effectively and make appropriate recommendations or intervene as necessary 
Participate in the development and updating of the interdisciplinary plan of care 
Available 24/7 by phone, unless another qualified Registered Nurse (RN) has been scheduled to be available 
Complete pre-admission resident evaluations at their current place of care
Travel throughout the area required 
Ensure that all Safety Policies and Procedures are followed at all times, including timely completion and submission of all incident and accident reports 
Ensure compliance with all regulatory guidelines, licensing requirements and all company policies and procedures 
Supervise the Case Management department to include: 
Admission process and resident business files 
Resident funding 
Additional funding resources 
Discharge planning Interdisciplinary team conferences 
Hire, train, evaluate nursing staff; provide corrective action and terminate staff as necessary 
Initiate and manage emergency procedures

Requirements

• Current and active Registered Nursing (RN) license issued by this state
• Preferably three (3) years experience working with medically complex individuals
• Preferably one (1) year experience in a leadership/management role
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for Health Care Providers
• Valid driver’s license
• Able to effectively communicate (verbally and in writing) with physicians, staff, residents, and their families and/or authorized representative, and other members of the community
• Able to work with and relate to behaviorally challenged residents
• A reliable, responsible attitude and a compassionate approach
• A commitment to quality in everything you do