Director of Nursing

Required Qualifications

• A Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university.

• Current unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in practicing state.

• Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to long-term care.

• Current CPR certification.

• Interprets and communicates policies and procedures to nursing staff, and monitors staff practices and implementation.

• Participates in all admission decisions.

• Participates in daily or weekly management team meetings to discuss census changes, resident changes in status, complaints or concerns.

• Evaluates work performance of all nursing personnel and implements discipline according to operational policies.

• Participates in QAPI or facility assessment activities as needed, such as carrying out duties assigned as part of a performance improvement committee.

• Collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary team, physicians, consultants, and community agencies to identify and resolve issues and improve the quality of services.

• Oversees nursing schedules to ensure resident needs, regulatory and budget standards are met.

• Participates in the recruitment, hiring and termination of nursing personnel.

• Performs rounds to observe residents and ensure nursing needs are being met.

• Conducts observations of nursing care and supervises development of in-service education to ensure nursing staff is competent in current knowledge and skills.

• Promotes teamwork, mutual respect, and effective communication.

• Monitors, assists and implements the infection control program in accordance to current infection control guidelines to prevent the development and transmission of disease and infection.

• Participates in budget development for the nursing department, medical, nursing and central supplies.

• Assists in the preparation of inspection surveys, including staff in-services on survey processes, and participation in mock surveys as indicated.

• Participates in the facility’s plan of correction response to an inspection survey and implements any follow-up required for nursing allegations.

• Communicates directly with residents, medical and nursing staff, family members, department heads and members of the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and services and respond to and resolve complaints and concerns.