RN Director of Nursing

Life Care Centers of America; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking an RN Director of Nursing in Chesterfield, England. The successful candidate will oversee nursing operations, manage staff recruitment and training, and ensure high-quality patient care. An ASN degree and an active RN license are required, along with supervisory experience in a healthcare setting. This role emphasizes leadership, budget management, and community health involvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of ASN degree required.
• Current RN license in good standing is mandatory.
• Two years supervisory experience in a related setting is necessary.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage nursing staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct overall nursing department operations.
• Recruit, train, and supervise nursing staff.
• Manage department budget effectively.
• Ensure quality patient care in accordance with regulations.
• Participate in community health matters.

Skills

Expert knowledge in nursing practice

Data management

Leadership and supervisory skills

Excellent communication skills

Customer service oriented

Education

ASN degree from accredited college or university

Job description

Position Summary

The RN Director of Nursing plans, organizes, develops, and directs the overall operation of the Nursing department to ensure the highest degree of quality patient care in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

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’sCode of Conductand completes mandatoryCode of Conductand 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

Equal Opportunity Employer