Rehabilitation Director - Nursing Home directs the programs and staff of the rehabilitation services department for a nursing home. Develops and implements rehabilitation programs by working with the operational leadership team and medical staff. Being a Rehabilitation Director - Nursing Home sets and implements guidelines for rehabilitation programs such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. Responsible for the direction, planning, and operation of the rehabilitation function. Additionally, Rehabilitation Director - Nursing Home develops and implements policies and procedures regarding staffing and budget. May require an advanced degree. Typically reports to top management. May require a professional certification. The Rehabilitation Director - Nursing Home typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Rehabilitation Director - Nursing Home typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Director of Nursing Services $10,000 (Sign on Bonus)
Birmingham East Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing
We provide the highest quality of care for the Birmingham senior community with a commitment to proudly serve our community's long-term care and rehabilitation needs. We offer services such as speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and dementia/Alzheimer's care. Our goal is to provide this dignified care to all of our residents in a well-maintained, home-like environment. This level of care would not be possible without our compassionate and focused staff working with residents, families, and physicians to create individualized and effective care and treatment plans.
Our company recognizes the amazing efforts of our staff and values their downtime with a work-life balance that includes two weeks of vacation and sick days for a healthy rejuvenation that all employees supply to our patients.
Director of Nursing General Description:
Responsible for the overall management of resident care 24 hours a day, seven days per week. Functions include: performing a variety of duties to provide quality nursing care to residents and to coordinate total nursing care for residents; implementing specific procedures and programs; participating with the Assistant Director of Nursing Services and providing guidance to the Nurse Manager in establishing specific goals; determining work procedures and expediting work flow; complying with operating policies and, procedures, state requirements, Department of Health regulations, and Federal Health Care Administration regulations; communicating with and supervising appropriate personnel; providing daily reports and other periodic reports; performing all the duties of an RN, LPN, and certified nursing assistant when required. In the absence of the Executive Director, assumes responsibility for the Facility.
QUALIFICATIONS OF DIRECTOR OF NURSING:
Education/Training: Maintains a current, valid license as a registered professional nurse in good standing (RN). Must have current CPR certification.
Experience: A minimum of five year's experience in nursing service administration preferred. Additional education or experience in such areas as rehabilitative or geriatric nursing is preferred.
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