CCC Director of Nursing

Clatsopcare; Astoria (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Clatsopcare seeks an RN Director of Nursing to plan, organize, and direct the Nursing department to deliver high-quality patient care in compliance with laws and standards. The role requires leadership in staffing, budget control, and interdepartmental coordination.

The successful candidate will supervise CNAs/LPNs, maintain care quality, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance while supporting residents and staff in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program of nursing education.
• Bachelor degree; current registration in this state (Oregon).
• Six months to a year in an extended care facility.
• Ability to manage and supervise a Nursing Unit and teach others.
• Strong judgment, compassion, and patient-centered mindset.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients.
• Assist in the evacuation of patients.
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance.
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Budget management

Nursing leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Description

POSITION PURPOSE

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 care standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.

NON ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Is on call for emergencies and/or advice for supervisory nursing personnel.

UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS

Exposure to Blood/Body fluids is possible.

REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Graduate of an accredited program of nursing education. Bachelor degree; current registration in this state.

Six months to a year in an extended care facility.

Good mental and physical health, sound judgment and high moral standards, and a sincere desire to work with the aged and those with limited capacity for self-care. Patience and compassion are essential.

Ability to manage and supervise a Nursing Unit. Interest and ability in teaching others and assisting them in their skills.

Capacity to develop and learn new theories, techniques and principles and implement them

Ability to make independent decisions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Must function independently, have flexibility and the ability to work effectively with residents, staff, families and support agencies.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Other duties as assigned by and in cooperation with the Administrator.