Director of Nursing

Kirkwood Wellness & Rehabilitation; Kirkwood (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirkwood Wellness & Rehabilitation, under new ownership, seeks an RN leader to administer Nursing Services for residents and supervise 24-hour operations in line with physician plans and regulatory standards.

The role directs the Nursing Department, ensuring quality care. Requires RN licensure, a nursing degree, and supervisory experience in long-term or acute care.

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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate plans for total care of each resident in line with physician orders and policies.
• Communicate and interpret policies to nursing staff; monitor practices.
• Participate in admissions decisions; may visit prospective residents.
• Attend daily/weekly management meetings to discuss census, personnel, or concerns.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Skills

RN licensure

Nursing supervision

Policy interpretation

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Job description

New Ownership. New Direction.

Position Description

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.