Nursing Services Director - Drive Quality Care & Compliance

OPCO Skilled Management; Kirkwood (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

OPCO Skilled Management in Missouri seeks a Registered Nurse to oversee Nursing Services, ensuring care is delivered per physician orders and regulatory standards. This role provides 24-hour supervision and directs the Nursing Department to maintain quality standards.

In collaboration with the administrator and management team, you will assess resident needs, participate in admissions decisions, and guide staff through policy interpretation and care planning.

Qualifications

• RN license in the state of practice.
• Associate or Bachelor Degree from an accredited nursing school.
• Five years in long-term or acute health care; at least 2 years nursing supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Assumes ultimate responsibility for coordinating plans for the total care of each resident which comply with physician's orders, governmental regulations and facility resident care policies.
• Communicates and interprets policies and procedures to nursing staff, and monitors staff practices and implementation.
• Participates in all admissions decisions, and may visit prospective residents before admissions.
• Participates in daily and weekly management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, personnel, or resident complaints or concerns.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice.

Education

Associate or Bachelor Degree from an accredited nursing school

Job description

OPCO Skilled Management in Missouri seeks a Registered Nurse to oversee Nursing Services, ensuring care is delivered per physician orders and regulatory standards. This role provides 24-hour supervision and directs the Nursing Department to maintain quality standards.

In collaboration with the administrator and management team, you will assess resident needs, participate in admissions decisions, and guide staff through policy interpretation and care planning.