What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Field Medical position at RiverWoods Exeter?
Director of Health Services (Nursing)
RiverWoods Exeter is currently hiring for a Director of Health Services (DOHS). As a leader, you will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to facilitate a consistent experience and processes across units.
About Us
We provide exceptional care/service to our residents, families, and staff through partnerships between leaders within the organization.
Benefits
Medical and Dental Insurance within 30 days of starting employment
403(b) Retirement plan with a company match
6 Paid Holidays, 4 Floating Holidays
Get paid daily
Job Responsibilities
- Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and lead the nursing services, as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility.
- Participate in facility surveys and inspections made by authorized government agencies.
- In Partnership with our Social Service, & Wellness teams coordinate the acceptance of residents for admission to the facility. Provide information relative to the nursing needs of the resident and the health service department's ability to meet those needs.
- Develop methods for coordination of nursing services with ancillary services to ensure the continuity of the residents' total regimen of care.
- Maintain staffing needs necessary to meet the total nursing needs of the residents. Assist in the recruitment and selection of nursing service personnel.
- Delegate to nursing service supervisory personnel the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary to perform their assigned duties.
- Perform daily leadership rounds of the health center service department to ensure that all nursing service personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards. Review nurse's notes for accuracy and to ensure that they reflect the resident's response to the care.
- As part of the nursing management team shares responsibility of being on call for in-house staff. This may mean assuming coverage as staff nurse on the nursing units in the event of inadequate numbers of staff to care for residents.
Requirements
- Possess a minimum of a Nursing Degree or Diploma from an accredited college, university, or nursing school.
- Minimum of five (5) years equivalent in nursing within a long-term care facility with a Skilled Nursing Unit.
- Specialized knowledge of nursing care of the elderly and rehabilitative nursing is preferred.
- Hold a registered nursing (RN) license within the State of New Hampshire.
Culture
Our community is guided by a philosophy of providing peace of mind and creating community. We believe that each member of our team plays a critical role in achieving this mission. At RiverWoods, you will have the opportunity to work in a bright, attractive, and vibrant community and enjoy a thriving long-term career.
