Director of Nursing: Lead Care Excellence & Team Growth

Azalea Health; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Occupancy Bonus 5%

Survey Bonus 10%

401(k) Merrill Lynch

DailyPay

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Continuing Education Credits

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Azalea Health in Augusta, GA is seeking a Director of Nursing to lead and oversee nursing staff, ensuring high-quality patient care and regulatory compliance.

The DON will develop policies, review medical records, and coordinate with physicians to improve service delivery, while maintaining resident rights and ethical standards. Nursing leadership and 5+ years of NH experience are required.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse with a nursing home background.
• Leadership and supervisory capabilities are essential.
• Strong knowledge of medical records and documentation processes.
• Experience coordinating with physicians to optimize patient care.
• Ability to manage shifts and staffing effectively.
• Adherence to resident rights and ethical standards.
• Anatomy knowledge for patient assessment and care planning.
• Experience in hospice and acute care settings.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise nursing staff, including hiring, training, and performance evaluations
• Develop or implement nursing policies and procedures
• Ensure accurate medical records and documentation review
• Coordinate with physicians to provide optimal patient care
• Oversee shift management to maintain adequate staffing levels
• Uphold resident rights and ensure ethical standards are met
• Utilize anatomy knowledge to assess patient conditions and treatment plans
• Maintain compliance with State, Federal, Joint Commission, and HIPAA regulations
• Provide expertise in hospice care and acute care services
• Duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory skills

Shift management

Collaboration with physicians

Documentation management

Ethical practices

Anatomy knowledge

Education

RN license

Nursing home experience

Job description

Azalea Health in Augusta, GA is seeking a Director of Nursing to lead and oversee nursing staff, ensuring high-quality patient care and regulatory compliance.

The DON will develop policies, review medical records, and coordinate with physicians to improve service delivery, while maintaining resident rights and ethical standards. Nursing leadership and 5+ years of NH experience are required.