Travel - Interim Director of Nursing - Long Term Care

Good Samaritan Society; Fort Wayne (IN); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Travel Interim Director of Nursing to lead nursing operations in long-term care facilities. This role involves providing temporary leadership, optimizing geriatric care processes, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong nursing background, excellent management skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality care. With responsibilities spanning from staff management to clinical program development, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the healthcare sector while enjoying the flexibility of travel. Join a team that values quality care and employee well-being.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Generous Time Off Package

Work/Life Balance Benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of nursing experience required, including leadership roles.
• Must hold an unencumbered RN license and maintain competencies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nursing operations and ensure quality of resident care.
• Manage staff performance and compliance with healthcare regulations.

Skills

Nursing Leadership

Clinical Program Development

Regulatory Compliance

Staff Management

Patient Care

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Graduate from accredited nursing program

Job description

Travel - Interim Director of Nursing - Long Term Care | Sanford Careers

Travel - Interim Director of Nursing - Long Term Care

Location: Remote, NE
Shift: Day
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00

Must be willing to travel to assignments in CO, IA, KS, MN, ND, NE and SD.

Job Summary

Provides temporary nursing facility leadership and support. Administers the nursing program in a long term care facility to maintain standards of resident care. Facilitates the optimization of the geriatric care process to improve the quality and efficiency of service. Responsible for the overall quality of care provided by the organization's nursing personnel. Advises medical staff, department heads, and administrators in matters related to nursing service and strategies. Requires frequent travel to facilities. Interprets policies and objectives of nursing service to staff and community groups. Monitors the operations of the nursing staff and ensures compliance with regulations on organizational and governmental standards and practices. Schedules staff and conducts employee performance reviews. Provides nursing care to residents on an as needed basis. Assists in the development and implementation of marketing activities/programs inclusive of community activities, special events and media activities.

Has overall responsibility for the day-to-day operations of long term care facility. Includes quality of resident care, program/care management, environmental safety, budget constraints and responding to identified needs to ensure regulatory compliance. Performs necessary delegation and coordination for clinical, operational and managerial activities to accomplish the objectives of the department. Effectively manages and directs the work of individuals or teams.

Maintains communication and addresses the rapidly changing healthcare environment in which clinical services are delivered across the system. Leads the development and execution of clinical programs, policies, procedures and protocols ensuring system integration and adherence. Monitors operations of nursing staff and ensures compliance with regulations on organizational and governmental standards and practices.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in nursing required.

Graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program preferred, including, but not limited to, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA).

Five years nursing experience required. Housing with Services, housing and urban development (HUD), and/or assisted living experience also helpful. Thorough knowledge of the nursing practice act and standards of nursing care, and a working knowledge of administrative and management techniques.

Currently holds an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.

The Good Samaritan Society offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.

The Good Samaritan Society is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail].

The Good Samaritan Society has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.