Director of Nursing Services

Athena Health Care Systems; West Village (MA); On-site; USD 153,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Vacation and Personal Time

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Weekly Pay

Job summary

Marlborough Hills Rehab is seeking a Director of Nursing Services to lead the Nursing Services Department and ensure safe, high-quality care for residents. The role is salaried, with a sign-on bonus and a salary up to $170,000.

Responsibilities include directing clinical operations, policy development, staffing plans, on-call coverage, and infection control, while ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines.

Qualifications

• RN license in Massachusetts (unencumbered).
• BSN preferred.
• CPR certified.
• Gerontology certification preferred.
• At least 1 year of rehabilitative/geriatric nursing experience and 1 year in nursing administration.
• Read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Knowledge of nursing practices, regulations, and long-term care guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, develop, and direct the nursing service department to provide safe, efficient care.
• Maintain and review clinical policies and procedures.
• Develop and implement nursing service organizational structure.
• Assess staffing needs and advise Administration.
• Oversee licensed staff and schedule work assignments.
• Develop an on-call program for the nursing department.
• Conduct daily rounds and review resident/family satisfaction.
• Assist in Infection Control program and safety compliance.

Education

BSN preferred

Massachusetts RN license

CPR certified

Gerontology certification preferred

Rehabilitative or geriatric nursing experience

Nursing administration experience

English language proficiency

Job description

Director of Nursing Services at Marlborough Hills Rehab!

$15,000 sign-on bonus available!*

As a Director of Nursing Services, you will play a crucial role in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the overall operation of our Nursing Services Department, ensuring that our residents receive top-notch care in a safe and efficient manner.

Marlborough Hills is an 186-bed skilled nursing facility with a large SUDS population. Salaried role up to $170,000.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the nursing service department, according to state and federal guidelines and scope of patient care.
• Maintain and review clinical policies and procedures, and develop new ones as needed.
• Develop and implement a nursing service organization structure.
• Determine the staffing needs of the nursing service department and make recommendations to the Administrator.
• Oversee licensed nursing staff and develop work assignments and schedules.
• Develop and maintain an on‑call program for the nursing department.
• Conduct daily rounds of each nursing unit and review satisfaction of care and services with families and residents.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining the Infection Control Program and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing, college, or university, B.S.N. preferred.
• Current, unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Massachusetts.
• CPR certified.
• Certification in Gerontology preferred.
• At least one year of additional education or experience in rehabilitative or geriatric nursing and one year of nursing administration.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Ability to make independent decisions and deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and the general public.
• Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.

*Employment conditions apply

Benefits:

• Weekly Pay
• Holiday Pay
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Exclusive Employer Discount Program
• 401(k) with Employer Match

Available for Full-Time Staff:

• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Vacation and Personal Time
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals are encouraged to apply. Our facility follows federal and state guidelines regarding staff vaccinations. Our policy requires all staff to be up to date with COVID and flu vaccinations, or acknowledge a declination of the vaccination(s).