Director of Nursing (Long-Term Care)

Level: Mid-Level

Reports To: Administrator of Long-Term Care

Travel Required: Travel Not Required

Will this hire need to report to a specific location? Yes, you must report in person to a particular area.

Must-Haves:

• Two-year college or technical school degree (BSN preferred)
• 2 to 3 years of professional nursing experience with one year of supervisory experience is required.
• Knowledge of State and Federal regulations in Nursing Homes.
• RN License; Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
• The employee must have the ability to understand, communicate and react effectively to the unique needs of long-term care patients and families.

Job Description:

• The Director of Nursing is directly accountable for all patient care activities performed within the facility on a 24-hour basis.
• Provides direction, supervision, and evaluation of all patient care
• Organizes and implements management systems, facility policies, procedures, and programs.
• Coordinates Nursing Service activities with facility administration, community agencies, physicians, families, consultant personnel, and ancillary service personnel
• Assumes responsibility for nursing service compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Performs other department work and is responsible for assigned sections on a 24-hour basis.