Director of Nursing (RN)

OPCO Skilled Management; Cameron (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

OPCO Skilled Management seeks an experienced Nursing Services Administrator to oversee resident care, ensure adherence to physician orders, and maintain quality standards. You will supervise the Nursing Department, coordinate the nursing process, and step in for center operations when the Administrator is absent.

The role requires an active RN license, a nursing degree, and supervisory experience. You will drive policy interpretation, staff coordination, and strong collaboration with physicians

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the practice state.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in nursing required.
• Five years in long-term or acute health care preferred; at least 2 years nursing supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate total resident care plans in line with physician orders and regulations.
• Interpret and communicate policies to nursing staff and oversee care practices.
• Participate in admissions decisions and visit prospective residents.
• Attend daily and weekly management meetings to discuss resident status and census.
• Other duties may be assigned at any time.

Skills

RN licensure

Supervisory experience

Nursing management

Staff communication

Education

Associates or Bachelors in nursing

Job description

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.

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

• 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.
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