RN Director of Nursing

Education, Experience, and Licensure

Requirements

• Minimum of an ASN degree from accredited college or university

• Currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment.

• Two (2) years supervisory experience in a post acute care or related setting

• CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

Specific Job

Requirements

• Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate

• Liaisons with patients, families, support departments, etc. to adequately plan for patient needs

• Collect, analyze, and manage data

• Expert knowledge in field of practice

• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action

• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility

• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department

• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation

• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.

• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information

• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures

• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, establish benchmarks, and direct staff

• Recruit, select, hire, train, evaluate, counsel, and supervise nursing staff

• Assign appropriate level of CNAs and LPNs per shift

• Effectively manage department budget

• Direct care provided by nursing staff

• Perform functions of a staff nurse as required

• Effectively manage and operate within budget

• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients

• Assist in the evacuation of patients

• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance

• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment

• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team

• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours

• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

An Equal Opportunity Employer