Director of Nursing

Position Summary

The Director of Nursing assumes authority, responsibility, and accountability for the delivery of nursing services at a designated facility.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides leadership for nursing department personnel
• Develops, maintains, and implements nursing policies and procedures that conform to current standards of nursing practice, facility philosophy, and operational policies while maintaining compliance with state and federal licensing/accreditation agencies laws, regulations and guidelines
• Evaluates the work performance of direct report nursing personnel and provides oversight of next-level personnel, determines merit increases, and implements discipline according to operational policies
• Participates in clients' medical care, addresses and resolves all concerns regarding medical care or treatment by nursing staff
• Develops strategic initiatives, implements new or revised programs, policies and procedures and monitors outcome and results
• Ensures appropriate staffing levels and actively participate with Recruitment in the recruiting and hiring process
• Interprets policies and procedures and communicates understanding to nursing staff, and monitors staff practices and implementation
• Facilitates and/or participates in regularly scheduled team meetings, multi-disciplinary review meetings and facility leadership meetings
• Ensures quality assurance/improvement through audits and other data, submit/review incident reports for the Medical department
• Oversees all Nursing/Medical department expenses, approves expenses and purchases and assists with budget development and maintenance
• Maintains appropriate professional boundaries with current clients, family members, referrals sources and vendors
• Performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of current federal and state laws and regulations that apply to the practice of nursing
• Skill in organizational and time management and the ability to prioritize responsibilities
• Ability to make presentations before top management, public groups, and staff
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret journals, financial reports, and legal documents
• Ability to demonstrate Practice-Based Client Care and Procedural Skills
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
• Skill in intermediate MS Office and electronic medical records
• Skill in professional interaction and communication with clients
• Demonstrate proficiency with OSHA's Universal Precautions and the ability to train other staff members on those procedures
• Availability for alternate, evening and weekend shifts may be required to meet state and regulatory agency requirements and business necessity

Job Qualifications and Requirements

Education:

• Bachelors in nursing required; Master's preferred

Certifications:

• Current RN or LVN/LPN licensure
• Current BLS/CPR certification

Experience:

• 5+ years' experience in nursing management

Applicable State Requirements

• Must meet pre-employment and maintain all applicable state and job related guidelines for background screening, fingerprinting, drug test, health screening, DMV, Insurance, CPR/Basic First Aid and license/credential verifications.