Director of Nursing Services (RN) — Senior Care Leader

American HealthCare Staffing; North Reading (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a Director of Nursing Services in North Reading, Massachusetts. This leadership role requires a Registered Nurse with a strong clinical background and experience in long-term care. The ideal candidate has a minimum of five years of experience, including 3-5 years as a Director of Nursing. Responsibilities include maintaining nursing policies, training staff, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience in a long-term care setting.
• 3-5 years of experience as a Director of Nursing.
• Strong knowledge of nursing and medical practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain nursing policies complying with laws and regulations.
• Monitor and implement staff practices and policies.
• Coordinate QAPI activities to ensure nursing compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical skills

Nursing policies

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Registered Nurse (RN) licensed in Massachusetts

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

About the job Director of Nursing Services/DON/RN

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Our Director of Nursing (DON/DNS) is a Registered Nurse (RN), who demonstrates superb leadership qualities while being comfortable with change. Will lead by example and demonstrate a willingness and interest in helping out at all levels of operations. Your overall direction, coordination and evaluation of nursing care and services helps us maintain consistent, quality care. The ideal candidate will be a proven Director of Nursing with a successful DPH survey history and a passion for senior care.

Key responsibilities:

• Maintains and implements nursing policies and procedures that conform to current standards of nursing practice, facility philosophy, and operational policies while maintaining compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.
• Communicates and interprets policies and procedures to nursing staff, and monitors staff practices and implementation.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and application of Key Clinical Quality Indicators, and proactively monitors and implements systems to achieve and/or surpass company thresholds.
• Promotes teamwork, mutual respect, and effective communication.
• Promotes customer service and hospitality and responds to and adequately resolves complaints or concerns from residents or families about nursing services.
• Coordinates and/or develops on-going QAPI activities for nursing services to monitor nursing compliance with standards and regulatory requirements through rounds, interviews, and record reviews. Compiles summary of findings for the Quality Assurance committee.
• Helps the Administrator prepare staff for inspection surveys.

Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensed by the State Board of Nursing in Massachusetts
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, preferred
• At least five years of experience in a long-term care setting, with 3-5 years as a Director of Nursing
• Strong knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long term care
• Must be an experienced leader with strong clinical skills
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office and Electronic Medical Records

We offer a comprehensive benefits plans for you and your family including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance