Director of Nursing-Woodridge

UVM Health Network - Central Vermont Medical Center; Berlin (VT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

UVM Health Network - Central Vermont Medical Center seeks a Director of Nursing Services to provide 24‑hour clinical accountability for the SNF’s nursing operations and to align care processes with high standards.

The role emphasizes leadership of nursing staff, budget management, and adherence to regulatory requirements to ensure quality resident care within a 153-bed SNF setting.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure in Vermont is required.
• Master's degree in nursing or Bachelor's with related Master's degree required. Associate's/Bachelor's with commitment to complete Master's within five years may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily clinical operations and ensure resident care documentation aligns with standards of care.
• Supervise nursing personnel and promote teamwork across disciplines.
• Lead nursing administrator responsibilities, promoting accountability with evidence‑based practices.
• Manage the nursing services budget.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations to deliver high-quality resident care.

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Reporting to the VP of Aging Services/Administrator, the DCNS holds 24 hour clinical accountability for the nursing operations of this 153-bed Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF). This role shares a clinical matrix alignment to the Vice President of Patient Care Services/Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) of CVMC.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides oversight for daily clinical operational management and assures that documentation of the resident care processes are in alignment with standards of care.
• Provides supervision of nursing personnel and promotes a strong sense of team across disciplines.
• Serves as a role model by promoting a high level of customer service and service quality for the team.
• Serves in the role of lead nursing administrator, promoting nursing accountability with a focus on evidence-based practices.
• Has accountability for the development and management of the nursing services budget.
• Ensures that applicable state and federal regulatory requirements are being met in the provision of effective, high quality resident care.

EDUCATION:

Current RN licensure or compact licensure recognized by the State of Vermont is required. Graduate of an approved professional nursing education program, Master's degree in nursing or Bachelor's degree in nursing and related Master's degree required. Consideration will be given to candidates with an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in nursing with commitment to complete Master's program within five years in position.

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