Director of Nursing

Jobtailor; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Overland Park, KS seeks an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse with supervisory background to lead Nursing Services for a senior living facility.

You will administer Nursing Services according to physician orders, supervise 24-hour operations, and coordinate the Nursing Department to uphold quality standards of care for residents.

Qualifications

• Must be currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the practicing state
• Prior experience in LTC/SNF/AL/MC settings required
• Two years of nurse supervisory experience required
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
• Passion for working with seniors
• Flexible, energetic personality with a professional image
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage Nursing Services per physicians’ orders and residents’ total needs
• Provide 24-hour supervision of Nursing Services
• Direct the Nursing Department to maintain quality standards of care
• Assume responsibility for center operations in the Administrator’s absence

Skills

LPN license

Nurse supervision

Long-Term Care experience

Excellent communication

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

• Administer and manage Nursing Services to residents in accordance with physicians’ orders and residents’ total needs
• Provide 24-hour supervision of Nursing Services
• Direct the Nursing Department to maintain quality standards of care
• Assume responsibility for center operations in the absence of the Administrator

Requirements

• Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state in which you are practicing
• Prior experience in an LTC/SNF/AL/MC setting required
• Two years of experience in a nurse supervisory role required
• Associate or bachelor’s degree from an accredited nursing school preferred
• Passion for working with seniors
• Flexible, fun, and energetic personality
• Professional image in both appearance and behavior
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in administering Nursing Services and supervising nursing staff in long-term care settings, ensuring quality standards of care and effective communication with residents and their families.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Nurse Supervisory Experience
• Long-Term Care (LTC) Experience
• Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Excellent Communication Skills

Soft Skills

• Passion for Working with Seniors
• Flexible Personality
• Energetic Personality
• Professional Image

Industry Keywords

• Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
• Assisted Living (AL)
• Memory Care (MC)
• Quality Standards of Care