Director of Nursing

Director of Nursing

Location: Kernersville, North Carolina

Job Type: Full-time, Residential Health

• Ensure medical and nursing care are administered in accordance with the resident's wishes including advance directives.
• Ensure residents receive individualized care that is culturally competent and based on resident preferences.
• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct the nursing services department and its programs and activities in accordance with current rules, regulations and guidelines that govern nursing care facilities.
• Collaborate with other health care professionals including consultants, government agencies and advocacy groups in the development and support of resident care, administrative functions and facility mission.
• Participate in the annual facility assessment.
• Develop, implement and maintain an ongoing QAPI program for the nursing services department.
• Monitor the nursing 24‑hour and change of shift reports to ensure timely and effective responses to significant changes in residents' condition, transfers, discharges, new restraints, unexplained injuries, falls, incidents, accidents, behavioral management episodes and/or medication errors.
• Oversee the staff development program to ensure nursing team members have the tools, training and resources to properly care for residents in accordance with facility policies and the resident assessment.
• Work with the Infection Preventionist to establish and maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections.
• Monitor medication passes and treatment schedules to ensure that medications are being administered as ordered and that treatments are provided as scheduled.
• Actively participate in the QAPI Committee providing leadership, identifying areas of non‑compliance and developing a performance improvement plan.
• Participate in risk management and safety committees to mitigate risk factors for residents and staff.

Required

Experience and Skills:

• Must possess a current unencumbered active license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of North Carolina.
• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age‑related needs of the residents served.
• Must have at least three (3) years of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related health care facility.
• Must have at least six (6) months experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.

Required

Education:

• Must possess at least a Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
• Clinician licensed in North Carolina in appropriate clinic field (e.g., Social Work Director, Psychology Director, Nursing Director).

• Works in office areas as well as throughout the facility and its premises.
• Is subject to frequent interruptions.
• Is involved with residents, family members, personnel, and visitors under all conditions/circumstances.
• Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary; on call 24 hours a day, 7 days per week.

Competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match and a generous PTO policy.

STGi is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class.