Director of Nursing

VIVO Healthcare University; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

VIVO Healthcare University is seeking a Nursing Services Director to lead and direct the Nursing Service Department in accordance with state and federal standards. The role requires an RN license, a nursing degree, and at least three years of supervisor experience in a healthcare setting.

The incumbent will oversee staffing, policy interpretation, and coordination with physicians and community agencies to ensure compassionate, high-quality resident care while maintaining regulatory compliance

Qualifications

• A Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Must have, as a minimum, three (3) years of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, nursing home, or other related health care facility.
• Current unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in practicing state.
• Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to long-term care.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates and directs the Nursing Services department, abiding by laws and regulations.
• Interprets and communicates policies to nursing staff, and monitors staff practices and implementation.
• Participates in all admission decisions.
• Participates in management team meetings to discuss census, resident changes, complaints or concerns.
• Evaluates work performance of nursing personnel and implements discipline as needed.
• Participates in QAPI or facility assessment activities and improvement initiatives.
• Facilitates committee participation and communications within the facility.
• Ensures quality care and adequate staffing; maintains cleanliness and resident function levels.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team, physicians, and community agencies to improve services.
• Oversees nursing schedules to meet resident needs and regulatory/budget standards.
• Participates in recruitment, hiring and termination of nursing personnel.
• Performs rounds to observe residents and ensure nursing needs are met.
• Conducts in-service education to keep staff competent in current knowledge and skills.
• Promotes teamwork, mutual respect, and effective communication.
• Monitors infection control program and adherence to guidelines to prevent disease transmission.
• Participates in budget development for nursing and supplies.
• Assists in inspections and mock surveys and in plan of correction responses.

Skills

Staff supervision

Policy interpretation

Infection control

Teamwork

Education

Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university

Job description

Position Purpose

Planning, organizing, developing and directing the overall operations of the Nursing Service Department in accordance with local, state and federal standards and regulations, established facility policies and procedures and as may be directed by the Administrator and the Medical Director, to provide appropriate care and services to the residents.

Required Qualifications

• A Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university.

• Must have, as a minimum, three (3) years of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, nursing home, or other related health care facility.

• Current unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in practicing state.

• Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to long-term care.

• Current CPR certification.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates and directs the overall operations of the Nursing Services department, as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current state and federal laws and regulations.

Interprets and communicates policies and procedures to nursing staff, and monitors staff practices and implementation.

Participates in all admission decisions.

Participates in daily or weekly management team meetings to discuss census changes, resident changes in status, complaints or concerns.

Evaluates work performance of all nursing personnel and implements discipline according to operational policies.

Participate in QAPI or facility assessment activities as needed, such as carrying out duties assigned as part of a performance improvement committee

Facilitates, serves, attends or participates in various committees of the facility as appointed.

Ensures delivery of compassionate quality care and nursing supervision as evidenced by adequate staff coverage on the units, general cleanliness, and maintaining optimal resident functions.

Collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary team, physicians, consultants, and community agencies to identify and resolve issues and improve the quality of services.

Oversees nursing schedules to ensure resident needs, regulatory and budget standards are met.

Participates in the recruitment, hiring and termination of nursing personnel.

Performs rounds to observe residents and ensure nursing needs are being met.

Conducts observations of nursing care and supervises development of in-service education to ensure nursing staff is competent in current knowledge and skills.

Promotes teamwork, mutual respect, and effective communication.

Monitors, assists and implements the infection control program in accordance to current infection control guidelines to prevent the development and transmission of disease and infection.

Participates in budget development for the nursing department, medical, nursing and central supplies.

Assists in the preparation of inspection surveys, including staff in-services on survey processes, and participation in mock surveys as indicated.

Participates in the facility’s plan of correction response to an inspection survey and implements any follow-up

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