Director of Nursing

Director of Nursing

Location:

Black Mountain, North Carolina

Category:
Residential Health

Position Type:
Full-Time/Regular

Hiring for this role is contingent upon STGi’s selection as the awardee.

• Ensure that medical and nursing care are administered in accordance with the resident’s wishes, including the implementation of advance directives.
• Ensure that 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.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, 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 quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) program for the nursing services department.
• Monitor the nursing 24‑hour and shift change reports to ensure timely and effective responses to significant changes in residents’ condition, transfers, discharges, restraints, injuries, falls, incidents, and 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 resident assessment.
• Work with the Infection Preventionist to establish and maintain an infection prevention and control program to prevent communicable diseases.
• Monitor medication passes and treatment schedules to ensure medications are administered as ordered and 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.

• Unencumbered active RN license in North Carolina.
• Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age‑related needs of residents served.
• Minimum three (3) years of supervisory experience in a hospital, nursing care facility, or related healthcare facility.
• Minimum six (6) months of experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university.
• Clinician licensed in North Carolina in an appropriate clinic field (e.g., Social Work, Psychology, Nursing).

• Work in office areas and throughout the facility.
• Subject to frequent interruptions.
• Involved with residents, family members, personnel, and visitors under all conditions.
• Works beyond normal hours, weekends, holidays, and on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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

STGi is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are a proud 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.

• Director

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider