RN Director of Nursing

Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence (Overland Park)

Knoxville, TN

Maryville, TN

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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's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and 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

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