Nursing Director - Lead 24/7 Patient Care & Compliance

Azria Health; Winterset (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Apploi is seeking a Director of Nursing to lead the Nursing Department in a health care facility. You will plan, develop, and oversee daily operations to ensure guests receive quality care 24/7 and regulatory compliance.

You will supervise R.N.s, L.P.N.s, and CNAs, manage staffing within budget, participate in surveys, and drive policy updates while training staff to maintain infection control and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Nursing or related field.
• Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
• Current State License as Registered Nurse.
• CPR Certified.
• 5 years RN experience.
• Previous experience managing a department.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and supervises the activities of the nursing staff.
• Ensures the nursing department is in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Develop, implement and update department policy and procedures when necessary or as directed.
• Responsible for providing consistent and sufficient staffing for Guest needs as well as regulatory requirements.
• Participates in Federal, State and Local agency annual surveys.
• Review with appropriate department heads any deficiencies noted by government agencies during inspections.
• Responsible for operating the Nursing Department within budgetary guidelines and limitations.
• Completes annual performance reviews of all subordinate staff. Provides guidance and education to staff in regards to their performance.
• Provides counseling and disciplinary action to subordinate staff members as needed.
• Responsible for training and educating staff members.
• Assure that established infection control and standard precaution practices are maintained at all times. Follow established safety precautions when preforming tasks and using equipment and supplies.
• Reports all hazardous conditions, damaged equipment and supply issues to the appropriate persons.
• Maintains the comfort, privacy and dignity of Guests and interacts with them in a manner that displays warmth, respect and promotes a caring environment.
• Must answer and respond to call lights promptly and courteously when working in Guest care areas.
• Assist with new admissions, re-admissions and assist with the transfer of Guests to different rooms within the facility.
• Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with Guests, visitors, families, peers and supervisors.
• Attend and participate in departmental meetings and in-services.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Nursing or related field

Graduate from an accredited nursing program

Current State License as Registered Nurse

CPR Certification

Job description

Apploi is seeking a Director of Nursing to lead the Nursing Department in a health care facility. You will plan, develop, and oversee daily operations to ensure guests receive quality care 24/7 and regulatory compliance.

You will supervise R.N.s, L.P.N.s, and CNAs, manage staffing within budget, participate in surveys, and drive policy updates while training staff to maintain infection control and safety standards.