RN Director of Nursing

Life Care Centers of America; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking an RN Director of Nursing for their Orlando facility. The role involves directing nursing operations, ensuring quality patient care, and maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations. Candidates need an ASN degree, a valid RN license, and supervisory experience in post-acute care settings.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an ASN degree required.
• Must maintain an active RN license in good standing.
• Two years of supervisory experience in a related setting.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, develop, and direct nursing department operations.
• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise nursing staff.
• Manage department budget effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Patient Care

Communication

Budget Management

Data Analysis

Education

ASN degree from accredited college

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license

Job description

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’sCode of Conductand completes mandatoryCode of Conductand 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