DIRECTOR OF NURSING

Job Description

Job Description

Hunt Nursing and Rehabilitation Home is seeking a Director of Nursing Services.

Join one of the largest post-acute health care systems across Massachusetts, committed to fulfilling the health and residential needs of the population in the communities we serve.

Hunt has been caring for families on Boston’s north shore since 1976, providing top-quality skilled nursing care in Danvers, MA for short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. We focus on maximizing patient recovery, comfort, and independence for the highest possible quality of life. From post-surgery and post-hospital rehabilitation to long-term care for a chronic illness, our highly skilled nursing care teams provide compassionate attention and specialized care every step of the way to reduce hospital readmissions and achieve exceptional outcomes.

Come join this collaborative and innovated team. At Integritus Healthcare you will enjoy weekly pay, generous time off, exceptional health insurance and the ability to grow in your career.

Plans, organizes, develops, and directs the overall operation of the Nursing Service Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern the facility. Essential Job Functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Direct the nursing service department in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines governing long-term care.
• Maintain written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department.
• Maintain a reference library of materials to assist the nursing service department in meeting the day-to-day needs of the resident.
• Maintain the Nursing Service Procedures Manual and nursing service objectives and philosophies.
• Make recommendations to the Administrator, as necessary/required, concerning the operation of the nursing service department.
• Coordinate nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents' total regimen of care.
• Develop, implement, and maintain an ongoing quality assurance program for the nursing service department.
• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies.
• Assist in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficiencies.
• Assist in developing, implementing and periodically updating the written procedures for the Discharge Planning Program.
• Assist in planning the nursing services portion of the resident's discharge plan.
• Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary.

RN Required. Nurse Management Experience Required.