What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Nursing position at Sevita?
Director of Nursing
$80,000-$85,000 annually
Bring your passion and Nursing leadership to our growing, mission-driven organization. Come join our amazing team, working within a setting that offers variety and rewarding challenges!
- Lead the nursing team to improve and sustain the superior performance of the facility
- Plan and organize the daily functions of the Nursing department
- Use independent judgment and follow regulatory guidelines in the delivery of quality resident care
- Plan and organize day-to-day functions of resident care
- Anticipate, identify and analyze problems effectively and make appropriate recommendations or intervene as necessary
- Participate in the development and updating of the interdisciplinary plan of care
- Available 24/7 by phone, unless another qualified Registered Nurse (RN) has been scheduled to be available
- Complete pre-admission resident evaluations at their current place of care
- Travel throughout the area required
- Ensure that all Safety Policies and Procedures are followed at all times, including timely completion and submission of all incident and accident reports
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory guidelines, licensing requirements and all company policies and procedures
- Supervise the Case Management department to include:
- Admission process and resident business files
- Resident funding
- Additional funding resources
- Discharge planning Interdisciplinary team conferences
- Hire, train, evaluate nursing staff; provide corrective action and terminate staff as necessary
- Initiate and manage emergency procedures
Qualifications:
- Current and active Registered Nursing (RN) license issued by this state
- Preferably three (3) years experience working with medically complex individuals
- Preferably one (1) year experience in a leadership/management role
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for Health Care Providers
- Valid driver’s license
- Able to effectively communicate (verbally and in writing) with physicians, staff, residents, and their families and/or authorized representative, and other members of the community
- Able to work with and relate to behaviorally challenged residents
- A reliable, responsible attitude and a compassionate approach
- A commitment to quality in everything you do
Why Join Us?
- Full, Part-time, and As Needed schedules available
- Full compensation/benefits package for employees working 30 hours/week
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holiday pay
- Rewarding work, impacting the lives of those you serve, working alongside a great team of coworkers
- Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities
At Sevita, we believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. Through home and community-based specialized care, our work changes lives and inspires growth at every turn. When you join our mission-driven team, you’ll create relationships that motivate us all to be better every day. We have a bright future and the determination to get there. Join us today — careers, well lived. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Nashville, TN: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Supervising experience: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- RN (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Geriatrics
- Home Health
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Physical setting:
- Nursing home
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- On call
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Chattanooga, TN: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Supervising experience: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- RN (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $80,000 - $85,000
