Director of Nursing

Director of Nursing

Qualifications :

Registered Nurse (Required)

Nursing : 4 years (Preferred)

Supervising Experience : 3 years (Preferred)

Skilled-Long Term Care Nursing (Preferred)

Full Job Description

JOB SUMMARY : The Director of Nursing Services provides leadership to the nursing department through planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating activities of the nursing department including implementation of the department’s philosophy and goals, standards for nursing practice and the management and development of nursing team members. This role is responsible for demonstrating a commitment to customer service through resident focused initiatives.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS : Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions :

• Provide leadership to the department by developing and maintaining departmental objectives, standards of nursing practice and nursing policy, and procedure manuals.
• Plan, coordinate and implement new techniques, nursing objectives and standards of nursing care.
• Oversee and assist in assessment, coordination, planning, monitoring, implementation and evaluation of the resident care.
• Oversee and Organize resident care programs which include the interdisciplinary team, resident care planning team, the restorative care program and other programs as necessary to provide optimal care.
• Meet federal and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee all employment related activities to include team member safety, hiring, performance management, corrective action, team member engagement and recognition, and team member development and training.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and enforce department policies.
• Guide and enforce proper infection control practices.
• Comply with applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings.

OTHER DUTIES : Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Oversees and participates in the facility On- Call Nursing Rotation

JOB REQUIREMENTS :

Nursing diploma or associate’s degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program.

Bachelor's or master’s degree is preferred

Three years supervisory / leadership experience with demonstrated progressive responsibilities preferably in a long- term care facility

Registered Nurse license and other license required by state regulations

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED :

ENVIRONMENTAL AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS :

The physical responsibilities of this position constantly require effective bending, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. This position often involves medium work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Must be able to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of work assigned or make observations of residents and environment; close visual acuity, such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, operating medical equipment, reading a computer screen, reading printed material, inspection of small defects, and using measurement devices.

INTELLECTUAL / EMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS : The Director of Nursing must be able to perform the responsibilities of the position well under pressure. The position requires adaptability to performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure. This position requires the ability to deal with and find resolution to problems and maintain a productive working relationship with team members and may be interrupted frequently to meet the needs and requests of others.

Altoona Nursing is an equal employment opportunity employer (EEO) to all persons regardless of age,

color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.