What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Nursing position at Cherokee Trails Nursing and Rehabilitation?
We are looking for a qualified nursing supervisor to oversee patients and manage the nursing team of our facility. Our ideal candidate has solid experience as a registered nurse and is able to handle stressful situations. This position requires team management skills and a problem-solving attitude. Further training in management or administration would be a bonus. Ultimately, you should be able to ensure smooth nursing operation at our facility through day-to-day management and long term planning.
Responsibilities
- Schedule nurses’ shifts
- Assign nurses to patients
- Ensure nursing operational standards are met
- Provide reports on productivity, quality and customer service metrics
- Ensure all nurses follow policies and procedures
- Train new team members
- Evaluate nurses’ performance
- Inform family members about medical procedures and doctors’ instructions
- Handle complaints or other issues
- Establish a compassionate environment by providing psychological support to patients, family and friends
- Keep records of nurses’ files, patients’ cases and procedures
Skills
- Proven work experience as a nursing supervisor
- In-depth knowledge of hospital procedures
- Thorough knowledge of legal regulations and best practices in healthcare
- Team management skills
- Great communication and people skills
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
- BSc or diploma in nursing; training in healthcare administration is a plus
- Valid nursing license
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: $38.00 - $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Geriatrics
- Home Health
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
- Wound Care
Physical Setting:
- Long term care
- Nursing home
- Rehabilitation center
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Rotating weekends
COVID-19 considerations:
CDC & CMS guidelines and mandates will be considered after the new rules are defined and published. No mandatory vaccines at the moment.
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Rusk, TX 75785: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Experience:
- Nursing: 5 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- RN (Preferred)
Work Location:
- One location
Work Remotely:
- No
Work Location: One location