Director of Nursing

INFINITY CARE OF EAST LA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a full-time Director of Nursing to manage nursing staff and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations. This role involves overseeing patient care, developing care plans, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to enhance care quality. Candidates should have strong nursing management skills, expertise in infection control, and a relevant nursing degree with an active RN license. Leadership in long-term care management is essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Strong skills and experience in Nursing Management and leadership.
• Expertise in Infection Control practices and protocols.
• Knowledge of clinical practice, including Medicine and Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead all nursing personnel operations.
• Develop short and long-term goals for the nursing department.
• Establish and update policies to improve patient care standards.
• Plan and oversee admission and patient care processes.
• Coordinate with medical staff to ensure hospital efficiency.

Skills

Nursing Management

Leadership

Infection Control

Clinical Practice

Effective Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nursing (BSN or MSN)

Job description

This is a full-time, on-site role for a Director of Nursing located in Los Angeles, CA. The Director of Nursing will oversee and manage nursing staff, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and organizational policies. Responsibilities include developing and implementing care plans, managing day-to-day patient care, ensuring infection control practices, and providing leadership in long-term care management. Additionally, the Director will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance the quality of care and improve patient outcomes while mentoring and guiding nursing professionals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and lead all nursing personnel operations.
• Develop short and long-term goals for the entire nursing department.
• Establish new policies and update existing policies to improve the standard of care for patients.
• Plan and oversee admission, nursing, and patient care processes.
• Maintain department budgets and record all expenses.
• Respond to any nursing-related issues in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with medical staff and other departments to ensure hospital efficiency.
• Oversee all record-keeping processes and ensure all necessary documents are accurate and up to date.
• Hire and train new nursing staff members.
• Evaluate staff performance and prepare accurate reports detailing your findings.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Strong skills and experience in Nursing Management and leadership
• Expertise in Infection Control practices and protocols
• Knowledge and proficiency in clinical practice, including Medicine and Nursing
• Experience in Long-term Care and patient care planning
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse teams, patients, and families
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nursing (BSN or MSN) and a valid registered nursing (RN) license
• Familiarity with healthcare regulations and accreditation standards