What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Nursing position at Union House Nursing Home Inc?
THE UNION HOUSE NURSING HOME - A UNIQUE NURSING FACILITY IN RURAL VERMONT - IS LOOKING FOR A DIRECTOR OF NURSING
We are a facility dedicated to serving all of our residents; short-term rehab, long-term care - specializing in offering compassionate care to those with chronic mental health challenges, and we need an experienced Director of Nursing to lead our elite group of caregivers. The right candidate will create a collaborative workplace that empowers and supports our dedicated staff.
A Director of Nursing should be a hard-working and compassionate registered nurse who steadily developed their managerial and administrative skills. Being efficient, dedicated, a good listener and a problem-solver is essential as a Director of Nursing. We will consider a new RN (or soon to be new RN) with LPN experience in long-term care and some leadership background. We will also consider nurses with experience in leadership and psychiatry, who will need help learning the details of long-term care regulations.
Responsibilities
- Direct, oversee and evaluate all nursing personnel (Registered Nurses, LPN, LNA, etc.)
- Guide staffing procedures
- Set objectives and long-term goals for the nursing department
- Organize and coordinate admission, nursing and patient care procedures
- Develop and enforce policies aiming for legal compliance and high-quality standards
- Control budgets and monitor expenditures
- Resolve issues and deficiencies when needed
- Manage record-keeping procedures
- Collaborate with other departments and professionals to streamline operations
- Reports directly to the Administrator
Skills
- Proven experience as Director of Nursing desired
- Experience in Skilled Nursing desired
- Understanding of basic staffing
- Knowledge of regulations and best practices in healthcare
- Willingness to keep abreast of changing standards in nursing administration
- Excellent ability to lead and develop personnel
- Great communication and people skills
- Outstanding organizational and stress management skills
- Aptitude in problem-solving
- Degree in nursing; Registered Nurse required
- Valid nursing and CPR certification
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Geriatrics
- Psychiatry
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- On call
- Weekends as needed
License/Certification:
- RN (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Glover, VT 05839: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
