What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Nursing position at Good Samaritan Society?
Careers With Purpose
Our organization has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.
Job Description
- Administers the nursing program in a long-term care facility to maintain standards of resident care.
- Facilitates the optimization of the geriatric care process to improve the quality and efficiency of service.
- Responsible for the overall quality of care provided by the organization's nursing personnel.
Key Responsibilities
- Advises medical staff, department heads, and administrators in matters related to nursing service and strategies.
- Interprets policies and objectives of nursing service to staff and community groups.
- Monitors the operations of the nursing staff and ensures compliance with regulations on organizational and governmental standards and practices.
- Schedules staff and conducts employee performance reviews.
- Provides nursing care to residents on an as-needed basis.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred, but not required.
- Five years of nursing experience required.
- Currently holds an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring.
Benefits
The Good Samaritan Society offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time-off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.
