Director of Nursing

Industry: Healthcare / Health Services - Nursing

Job Category: Medical / Health - Nurse Leadership

We are currently searching for a Director of Nursing. This is a 120-bed skilled and rehabilitation center that is rated 5-stars in Quality Measures. Director of nursing supervisory experience is required in a Skilled Facility. We are currently offering a $12,000 Sign-on Bonus.

Summary: Manages the facility nursing program in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, applicable State and Federal regulations, and policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred.
  

Licenses/Certification:

• Valid RN license in Michigan
  
• Valid CPR certification.
  

Experience:

• Three years of experience as a Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, or equivalent supervisory nursing experience.
  
• Rounds on unit at least once daily.
  
• Performs general management functions such as hiring, disciplining and evaluating employees.
  
• Interview and hire new nursing staff.
  
• Plans and facilitates meetings and committees to address resident care issues.
  
• Review time sheets for accuracy before payroll.
  
• Manages the Nursing Department with the goal of achieving and maintaining the highest quality of care possible.
  
• Develops and manages systems to assure clinical competencies.
  
• Participates in developing, implementing and evaluating programs that promote the recruitment, retention, development and continuing education of nursing staff members.
  
• Identification of training needs.
  
• Initiates studies to evaluate the effectiveness of nursing services in relation to their objectives and costs.
  
• Develops and manages nurse – on call system.
  
• Develops the department budget for approval, monitors expense and stays within budget.
  
• Investigate and resolve residents/family/employee concerns.
  
• Ensures that annual competency evaluations and performance reviews are completed in the appropriate time frame.
  
• Participating in Employee Recognition Program.
  
• Pro-actively addresses survey and/or standards of care issues.
  
• Develop and manage staffing scheduler system.
  
• Plans and guides the professional development of nursing staff.
  
• Ensures that adequate nursing staff are available based on facility/census requirements.
  
• Collect data to compile reports on time, and to meet deadlines.
  
• Participates in facility "Performance Improvement Program."
  
• Assures that all clinical protocols and nursing policies and procedures are followed.
  
• Performs other tasks as assigned.
  
• Assure Pharmacy, dietary, physician consults are followed on time.
  
• Assumes complete responsibilities for the Center in the absence of Administrator.
  

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Skilled in directing and motivating the workforce.
  
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.
  
• Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
  
• Ability to organize and prioritize.
  
• Knowledge of training techniques for clinical staff.
  
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  
• Knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act, state and federal regulations policies and procedures regarding nursing standards and delivery of care.
  

Security Clearance Required: No

Visa Candidate Considered: No

CANDIDATE DETAILS

2 years experience

Seniority Level - Director

Management Experience Required - Yes

Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree

Willingness to Travel - Occasionally

Full-time

Benefits - Full

Relocation Assistance Available - Yes

Commission Compensation - No

Bonus Eligible - Yes

Overtime Eligible - No

Interview Travel Reimbursed - Yes