What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN-Director of Nursing position at Heritage Convalescent Center?
Heritage Convalescent has been family owned and operated since 1973 and is the only family owned facility in Amarillo. It has a new addition to the east side of the facility that is focuses towards those that are seeking skilled rehabilitation and therapy.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Director of Nursing in Amarillo, TX! We are seeking an RN to train and motivate a staff for proven results. The selected candidate must have a background leading teams with a positive attitude, strong clinical background, and a track record of successful clinical outcomes.
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Position Requirements:
- RN (Registered Nurse) in good standing in the state of Texas;
- Significant technical experience and demonstrated leadership/management skills;
- Geriatric nursing background;
- Prior experience working a nursing management role;
- Restorative care philosophy, excellent professional skill (both assessment and hands-on);
- Demonstrated knowledge using nursing systems and tracking/assessment tools;
- Strong knowledge of state and federal nursing home regulations;
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Responsibilities include:
- Oversees/directs/coordinates nursing staff to provide proper resident care consistent with standard nursing practices;
- Accountable for nursing compliance, excellence, and delivery of resident care services in line with company, state, and federal guidelines;
- Develops and establishes nursing service objectives and standards of practice;
- Assures provision of appropriate medication, treatments and nursing services according to care plans and physician’s instructions;
- Monitors/controls inventories of drugs/supplies;
- Audits and reviews resident charts and documentation where applicable to ensure uniformity, accuracy, and completeness.
- Develop and implement resident care plans in tandem with interdisciplinary team.
- Operates nursing department within budgetary guidelines as appropriate.
- Recruit/hire/orient/train/monitor and develop qualified staff.
- Evaluate performance/skills/job knowledge of nursing staff.
- Coordinates staff schedules according to facility need, augments floor staffing if needed.
- We offer the following outstanding benefits:
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Available Day 1!
- Ancillary policies including AD&D, STD, Cardiac, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Confinement
- Whole and Term Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
Please contact us today to begin a new career!
Our company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
Please send a resume to the administrator, call to inquire, or apply on really.
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
