RN Director of Nursing

Life Care Centers of America; Antioch (TN); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Life Care Centers of America is seeking an RN Director of Nursing to lead the Nursing department, ensuring the highest quality patient care in compliance with laws and Life Care standards.

The role requires ASN, an active RN license, and two years of supervisory experience in a post-acute setting, with CPR certification. Responsibilities include staffing, budget management, governance, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to optimize outcomes.

Qualifications

• Requires an ASN degree and active RN license in good standing.
• Two years of supervisory experience in post-acute care or related setting.
• CPR certification upon hire or during orientation; must remain current.

Responsabilités

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, and evaluate nursing staff and programs.
• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise nursing staff.
• Assign CNAs and LPNs per shift.
• Manage the nursing department budget and ensure fiscal responsibility.
• Direct patient care and ensure compliance with standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support patient needs and safety.

Connaissances

Leadership

Communication

Formation

ASN degree

Description du poste

Position Summary

The RN Director of Nursing plans, organizes, develops, and directs the overall operation of the Nursing department to ensure the highest degree of quality patient care in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, And Licensure Requirements

• Minimum of an ASN degree from accredited college or university
• Currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment.
• Two (2) years supervisory experience in a post acute care or related setting
• CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

Specific Job Requirements

• Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate
• Liaisons with patients, families, support departments, etc. to adequately plan for patient needs
• Collect, analyze, and manage data
• Expert knowledge in field of practice
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, establish benchmarks, and direct staff
• Recruit, select, hire, train, evaluate, counsel, and supervise nursing staff
• Assign appropriate level of CNAs and LPNs per shift
• Effectively manage department budget
• Direct care provided by nursing staff
• Perform functions of a staff nurse as required
• Effectively manage and operate within budget
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

An Equal Opportunity Employer