What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Nursing position at Rochester Rehab and Living Center?
Rochester Rehab & Living Center is seeking a Director of Nursing to join our team! We are offering a generous sign on bonus of $7,000 (To be paid out quarterly).
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-4:30 PM and Occasional Weekends
Director of Nursing Job Highlights:
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Generous benefit packages
- Growth and advancement opportunities
- Flexible schedules
- Career scholarships available
- Quality training, continuing career education and leadership programs
- Employee discount program
About the Job: The Director of Nursing is responsible for the planning, budgeting, organizing, developing and directing the overall operation of the Nursing Service Department in accordance with current Federal, State and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern the facility to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times in accordance with the Budget and Operation Plans of the organization. Responsible for ensuring that an adequate level of services is provided to each resident, documented appropriately and regularly evaluated. Responsible to ensure the utilization of Volunteers of America National Services core clinical systems.
ESSENTIALS:
- Directs and delegates the management functions of licensed and ancillary personnel.
- Coordinates activities of various nursing units, promotes and maintains harmonious relationships among nursing personnel, and with medical staff, residents and the public.
- Interviews and hires department personnel or monitors and evaluates the process if delegated to another person. Counsels and/or disciplines employees on infractions of established rules; terminates employees when needed.
- Conducts performance evaluations and approves established wage changes.
- Determines the number of professional and non-professional staff necessary to meet the nursing care needs of the residents.
- Develops, implements and maintains work routines and special staffing schedules. Maintains an established staffing schedule, not exceeding budgeted hours per pay period for the department.
- Plans, directs and evaluates orientation and in-service training programs for the professional and non-professional staff.
- Schedules, gives direction on agenda and records regular department meetings.
- Reviews API verifying hours worked and approves overtime.
- Reviews and revises department job descriptions and work routines for all department positions on at least an annual basis; submits to Executive Director for approval.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and currently registered with the State Board of Examiners for Registered Nurses in the state where the facility is located.
- Minimum of three (3) years administrative and supervisory experience in a long term health care setting. Has knowledge of Transitional care including skilled and unskilled rehabilitation nursing or related experience.
About Rochester Rehab & Living Center:
Rochester Rehab & Living Center offers life in one of the most commonly rated "Best Cities'' in the Midwest. Our center offers the very best care, provided by the very best staff who care for the residents as well as the familial workplace culture. We want our staff to love their work while maintaining a work-life balance, so offering employees paid-time off benefits is a part of our comprehensive benefits package.
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Education
Required- Bachelors or better in Nursing
Licenses & Certifications
Required- Registered Nurse