Director of Nursing
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Director of Nursing to organize and oversee all nursing operations of the facility. You will create a collaborative and efficient workplace with attention to quality standards and policies. There, all personnel will be able to do their best in caring for patients. A director of nursing should have once been a hard-working and compassionate registered nurse who steadily developed their managerial and administrative skills. Being efficient, dedicated, a good listener and a problem-solver is what will open our door for you. The goal is to foster an excellent environment that will support everyone in working to the benefit of hospital and patients alike.
Responsibilities
- Direct, oversee and evaluate all nursing personnel (registered nurses, LPN etc.)
- Guide staffing procedures
- Set objectives and long-term goals for the nursing department
- Organize and coordinate admission, nursing and patient care procedures
- Develop and enforce policies aiming for legal compliance and high-quality standards
- Control budgets and monitor expenditures
- Resolve issues and deficiencies when needed
- Manage record-keeping procedures
- Collaborate with other departments and professionals to streamline operations
- Report to upper management
Skills
- Proven experience as director of nursing
- In-depth knowledge of hospital procedures and KPI/KQIs of patient care
- Understanding of basic budgeting and financial reporting
- Great knowledge of legal regulations and best practices in healthcare
- Willingness to keep abreast of changing standards in nursing administration
- Excellent ability to lead and develop personnel
- Great communication and people skills
- Outstanding organizational and stress management skills
- Aptitude in problem-solving
- Degree in nursing; Master’s degree in nursing or healthcare administration is a plus
- Valid nursing and CPR certification
Willing to work to task completion in spite of frequent interruptions.
Works beyond 9-5pm (normal working hours). May work weekends, and holidays when necessary. On call 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
Salary/ Wage Range
Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.
Benefits:
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Basic Term Life and AD&D Insurance & Voluntary Term Life and AD&D Insurance
- Wellness Program
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k)
- Accident coverage, Hospital Indemnity coverage & Critical Illness coverage
- Educational Assistance for full-time or part-time employees pursuing educational opportunities that will increase the employee's qualifications and skills in the nursing field, such as an LPN or RN.
Education:
- Associate's
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Skilled Nursing Home LTC: 2 years (Preferred)
- License/Certification:
- State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
- Work Location: One location
We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, age, disability or protected veteran status. We proudly support and encourage people with military experience (active, veterans, reservists and National Guard) as well as military spouses to apply for our job opportunities.