Director of Nursing (RN) Job Description

Director of Nursing (RN) Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Director of Nursing (RN) to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Monitors care directives and activities of daily living in conjunction with resident changes in condition. Benefits;
  • Keeps resident’s family and physician informed of any changes in resident behavior, medications, or conditions of health;
  • Sharing information with others through explanation and demonstration;
  • Managing employee performance in alignment with the values and goals of the company;
  • Ensuring all patients are cared for consistent with federal, state and Company standards;
  • Helping evaluate the effectiveness of nursing services in relation to their objectives and costs;
  • Involving others in problem solving and championing change;
  • Ensuring compliance with pertinent laws, regulations, and MFA policies and procedures;
  • Demonstrating uncompromising adherence to ethical principles and organizational values;
  • Establishing and enforcing the center’s safety and health programs;
  • Serving as a role model for others by being a care and service champion;
  • Developing and maintaining a positive culture that is built upon open communication and trust;
  • Identifying and solving operational problems related to all areas of the center’s business;
  • Other projects and duties as necessary;
  • Lead and facilitate the quality and performance improvement of psychiatry and hospital administrators.

Requirements:

  • Comprehensive knowledge of federal and state regulations as they relate to long term care;
  • Provide fair and consistent leadership and serve as a mentor for your team and leaders;
  • Demonstrate proven leadership outcomes and show success in establishing goals and objectives, and being able to successfully lead a team;
  • Registered nurse currently licensed by the State of Illinois;
  • At least seven (7) years of Labor and Delivery nursing experience;
  • Inspirational Leadership Style;
  • Requires minimum knowledge of a three (3) year nursing diploma program; baccalaureate degree preferred;
  • Requires a working knowledge of the state and federal long term care regulations;
  • At least three (3) years Labor and Delivery or Women’s Services leadership experience ( Manager level or above);
  • We’ll take the time to learn about your background, your goals, and your needs;
  • A minimum of five (5) years of supervisory gerontological experience in a long term care setting;
  • Current license by the Virginia Board of Nursing to practice as a Registered Nurse;
  • Minimum 60 years of nursing experience, preferably in long term care;
  • Minimum 3 years of nursing experience, preferably in long term care;
  • Current license by the NC Board of Nursing to practice as a Registered Nurse.