Director of Nursing Services- Registered Nurse (RN)

SanStone Health & Rehabilitation; Royal Pines (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate and experienced Registered Nurse to take on the role of Director of Nursing. In this vital position, you will lead a dedicated team in a skilled nursing facility, ensuring the delivery of exceptional care to residents. Your leadership will foster a supportive environment that values collaboration and respect, while your expertise will guide staffing, policy development, and operational excellence. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact in the lives of seniors and their families, all within a community that prioritizes quality and compassion in healthcare.

Benefits

Yearly Bonus Potential

Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

401K Options

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Must maintain a current Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina.
• 1+ years of nursing management experience in long-term care.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee nursing personnel, ensuring high-quality care.
• Develop policies for legal compliance and quality standards.
• Manage budgets and coordinate patient care procedures.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Nursing Management

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) License

Job description

At The Lodge at Mills River, our residents are at the heart of everything we do! We are looking for an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to be our Director of Nursing (DON) for our beautiful 50-bed skilled nursing facility in Arden, NC. We believe team members are our greatest resource and are looking for a nursing leader to share our commitment to provide quality care for seniors and their families.

As the Director of Nursing (DON) at The Lodge at Mills River your benefits will include:

• Yearly Bonus Potential
• NEW Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance Benefits and 401K Options
• Make a difference every day
• Be part of a uniquely supportive community
• Infuse collaboration, respect, and a passion for helping others by leading the center's nursing team.
• Deliver high-quality care with a personal touch and encourage our residents to enjoy life to the fullest.
• Hold overall accountability for providing leadership, direction, and administration of day-to-day operations associated with direct patient care.

Responsibilities of the Director of Nursing (DON):

• Direct, oversee and evaluate all nursing personnel including nurses, medication aides, certified nursing assistants, and nursing aides in training.
• Guide staffing procedures.
• Set objectives and long-term goals for the nursing department.
• Organize and coordinate admission, nursing, and patient care procedures.
• Develop and enforce policies aiming for legal compliance and high-quality standards.
• Control budgets and monitor expenditures within the department, including supplies and payroll.
• Resolve issues and deficiencies when needed by completing performance improvement plans.
• Manage record-keeping procedures.
• Collaborate with other departments and professionals to streamline operations.
• Report directly to the Administrator.

Qualifications of the Director of Nursing (DON):

• Maintains a current/unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of North Carolina.
• A passion for working with seniors.
• 1+ years of nursing management in the long-term care industry with experience in hiring, coaching, performance management, scheduling, and daily operations supervision.
• Experience tracking, trending, and analyzing infection control and other clinical data.
• Excellent ability to lead and develop personnel.
• Great communication and people skills, including keeping a good rapport with surrounding hospitals and organizations.
• Outstanding organizational and stress management skills.
• Aptitude in problem-solving.
• Willingness to keep abreast of changing standards in nursing administration with strong knowledge of legal regulations and best practices in healthcare.

The Lodge at Mills River is a part of SanStone Health & Rehabilitation which offers employment opportunities in North Carolina that are filled with purpose and is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to making a difference in our industry and caring as passionately for our employees as we do our residents. The Lodge at Mills River offers an excellent NEW benefits package to full-time employees including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, and 401k plan with employer match. Apply today!