RN Director of Nursing Agency Facility

Position Summary

The RN Director of Nursing plans, organizes, develops and directs the overall operation of the Nursing department to ensure the highest degree of quality patient care in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations and Life Care standards.

• Minimum of an ASN degree from an accredited college or university
• Currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment.
• Two (2) years supervisory experience in a post acute care or related setting
• CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

• Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate
• Liaisons with patients, families, support departments etc. to adequately plan for patient needs
• Collect, analyze and manage data
• Expert knowledge in field of practice
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
• Implement and interpret the program’s goals, objectives, policies and procedures of the department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to patient rights, safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Cares Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, establish benchmarks and direct staff
• Recruit, select, hire, train, evaluate, counsel and supervise nursing staff
• Assign appropriate level of CNAs and LPNs per shift
• Effectively manage department budget
• Direct care provided by nursing staff
• Perform functions of a staff nurse as required
• Effectively manage and operate within budget
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Demonstrate dependable regular attendance
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach and move intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak and understand the English language

An Equal Opportunity Employer