Traveling Director of Nursing Triad Region

SanStone Health & Rehabilitation. All; North Carolina; On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Director of Nursing to lead nursing teams at skilled nursing centers in North Carolina. This full-time role offers the chance to apply your leadership and clinical expertise while ensuring the highest standards of care for residents. You'll be responsible for managing clinical resources, overseeing documentation, and participating in leadership initiatives. If you have a passion for nursing and a strong commitment to patient care, this opportunity is designed for you. Join a supportive environment where your contributions will make a meaningful impact on the lives of residents and the success of the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing with a current RN license is required.
• 3+ years in geriatric nursing and 2+ years in management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nursing department and coordinate resident care effectively.
• Manage clinical resources to ensure high-quality resident care.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Technology skills

Empathy and patience

Discretion and confidentiality

Emergency response skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Associate Degree in Nursing

3+ years in geriatric nursing

2+ years in supervisory position

Job description

The traveling Director of Nursing (DON) position gives experienced DONs the opportunity to utilize their leadership and clinical expertise at our skilled nursing centers in North Carolina. If you are able to travel and are looking for a full-time role, this position is for you! In this head of nursing role you would oversee the nursing department and ensure resident needs are met by coordinating resident care, managing clinical systems and providing supervision to clinical team members. You will be responsible for managing the clinical resources effectively and efficiently to attain and maintain the highest level of care to residents in accordance with nursing and regulatory standards. If you know regulations and how to lead, you know what it takes to be massively successful in a leadership role in the skilled nursing clinical environment. Apply today!

Skills and qualifications:

1. Effective communication skills with patients and other healthcare providers
2. Analytical and problem-solving skills
3. Technology skills to use various medical equipment and software programs
4. Empathy and patience
5. Understanding of discretion and protecting confidentiality
6. Ability to respond quickly and calmly in emergencies
7. Oversees the documentation and communication of resident care and services. Confirms resident records are completed in a timely manner and maintained according to company policies and state regulations. Maintains confidentiality and protects resident information according to the state or federal regulations.
8. Develops and evaluates, in partnership with the clinical care team and administrator, the resident care goals and policies in order to assure that adequate resources and services are provided to residents. Reviews reports and medical records on an ongoing basis to ensure highest practicable care is being delivered.
9. Participates in leadership team by actively contributing in decision making, grievance follow up, building and company-wide initiatives and attending leadership team meetings such as daily stand up, daily clinical, Utilization Review (UR), Quality Assurance daily Performance Improvement (QAPI) and other meetings as required.

Education Experience needed:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing, with a current, unencumbered Registered Nurse license in North Carolina.
• 3 or more years working in geriatric nursing, including experience with medication administration, delivery systems and pharmacies.
• 2 or more years in supervisory/management position, including experience with budgets, staff development, training and scheduling preferred. Additional course work in management is an asset.
• Ability to creatively problem solve in both resident care and employee management situations.
• Must be a team player, well organized, and flexible. Working knowledge of the Minimum Data Set process and state and federal survey processes.