Travel - Interim Director of Nursing - Long Term Care

Sanford Health; Kansas City (KS); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Kansas City seeks a Nursing Facility Leader to oversee the nursing program in a long-term care facility. This role involves ensuring quality resident care, managing staff operations, and maintaining regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in nursing, extensive nursing experience, and a current RN license. The organization offers a competitive benefits package and values work/life balance.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years nursing experience required.
• Current unencumbered RN license in the state or multistate licensure.

Responsibilities

• Administers the nursing program in a long-term care facility.
• Responsible for the overall quality of care provided by nursing personnel.
• Schedules staff and conducts employee performance reviews.

Skills

Nursing

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program

Job description

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 on nursing service strategies. Requires frequent travel to facilities. Interprets policies and objectives of nursing service to staff and community groups. Monitors nursing staff operations and ensures compliance with regulations and standards. Schedules staff and conducts employee performance reviews. Provides nursing care to residents as needed. Assists in developing and implementing marketing activities, including community events, special events, and media outreach.

Overall responsibilities include: day-to-day operations of the long-term care facility, quality of resident care, program and care management, environmental safety, budget management, and regulatory compliance. Delegates and coordinates clinical, operational, and managerial activities to meet departmental objectives. Leads development and execution of clinical programs, policies, procedures, and protocols, ensuring system integration and adherence. Maintains communication across the healthcare system to address evolving clinical service needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing required.
• Graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program preferred (e.g., CCNE, ACEN, NLN CNEA).
• For Rural Health Network and GSS locations: consideration for an educational plan towards a Bachelor's degree within five years of hire; or work experience and qualifications equivalency based on facility size, rural setting, and business needs.
• Minimum of five years nursing experience required. Experience with Housing with Services, HUD, or assisted living is helpful.
• Thorough knowledge of the nursing practice act, standards of nursing care, and management techniques.
• Current unencumbered RN license in the state or multistate licensure if in an NLC state. Maintains required competencies and certifications.

The organization offers an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, work/life balance benefits, and generous paid time off. For more information about Total Rewards, visit our website.

The organization is an EEO/AA employer. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. The organization maintains a drug-free workplace policy, with pre-employment drug screening and background checks required.