Director of Nursing

American Medical Associates; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

American Medical Associates in Blairsville, PA, seeks a compassionate Director of Nursing to lead the nursing department in a premier long-term care and skilled nursing facility, partnering with Unit Managers and the Administrator to support clinical operations, elevate resident care, and ensure exceptional regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will hold a Pennsylvania RN license, have a minimum of two years’ nursing-home experience, and current DON experience in LTC; strong leadership,

Qualifications

• Must hold a Pennsylvania RN license.
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in a nursing home.
• Current experience as a Director of Nursing in a long-term care/skilled nursing setting.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal regulations and clinical operations.
• Proven leadership and staff management skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all nursing staff and oversee the nursing department.
• Develop and implement nursing policies and procedures.
• Oversee hiring and ongoing employment of nursing staff.
• Ensure adequate staffing and maintain current staff skills.
• Monitor nursing employee conduct and facility incidents.
• Assess health needs of residents and coordinate care.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff management

Regulatory knowledge

Policy development

Effective communication

Education

Pennsylvania RN license

Job description

Director of Nursing - Nursing Home

Located near Blairsville, PA

An elegant long-term care and skilled nursing facility located near Blairsville, PA is seeking a compassionate and professional Director of Nursing. The Director of Nursing will be responsible for the leadership and management of the Nursing Department and will work closely with the Unit Managers and Administrator to support the overall success of the facility.

Responsibilities of the Director of Nursing:

• Supervise all nursing staff in the facility.


• Develop and implement nursing policies and procedures.


• Oversee the hiring and continued employment of nursing staff.


• Ensure adequate staffing and that nursing staff maintain current skills.


• Oversee nursing employee conduct.


• Remain informed of incidents at the facility.


• Assess the health needs of each resident.

Requirements of the Director of Nursing:

• Must have a Pennsylvania RN license


• MUST have a minimum 2 plus years of experience in a nursing home


• Must have current experience as a Director of Nursing in a long-term care/ skilled nursing setting


• Strong knowledge of state and federal regulations, clinical operations, and staff management.


• Must have long-term care experience


• Must be a self-starter and energetic


• Proven leadership and management skills


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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