Director of Nursing

Rehab of Kansas City South; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in Kansas City is seeking a Nursing Services Manager to oversee the administration and management of Nursing Services. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with physician's orders and maintain quality care standards. Applicants must be a licensed RN with significant supervisory experience in long-term or acute healthcare settings.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as RN in the state practiced.
• Five years in long-term or acute health care preferred; At least 2 years nursing supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the administration and management of Nursing Services.
• Participates in all admissions decisions and coordinates care plans.
• Assumes responsibility for center operations in absence of the Administrator.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Nursing Supervision

Education

Associate or Bachelor Degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Type: Full-Time.

Your Job Responsibilities

Responsible for the administration and management of Nursing Services to residents in accordance with orders of the physicians and total needs of the residents. Responsible for 24-hour supervision of Nursing Services and directs the Nursing Department to maintain quality standards of care in accordance with current Federal, State and The Company standards, guidelines and regulations. In absence of the Administrator, assumes the responsibility for center operations. The position conducts the nursing process – assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation – under the scope of the State’s Nurse Practice Act of Registered Nurse licensure.

Principal Responsibilities

• Assumes ultimate responsibility for coordinating plans for the total care of each resident which comply with physician’s orders, governmental regulations and facility resident care policies.
• Communicates and interprets policies and procedures to nursing staff, and monitors staff practices and implementation.
• Participates in all admissions decisions, and may visit prospective residents before admissions.
• Participates in daily and weekly management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, personnel, or resident complaints or concerns.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as RN in the state practiced.
• Associate or Bachelor Degree from an accredited nursing school required.
• Five years in long-term or acute health care preferred; At least 2 years nursing supervisory experience required.