Director of Nursing

About Us:

Reach – “Our name is our Values” – Respect, Ethics, Accountability, Compassion, and Honesty

Position Summary:

We are looking for a Director of Nursingto organize and oversee all nursing operations of the facility.You will create a collaborative and efficient workplace with attention to standards and policies. To ensure all personnel will be able to do their best in caring for patients. A Director of Nursing should be a hard-working and compassionate registered nurse who steadily has developed their managerial skills, and capabilities, as well as administrative skills. Being efficient, dedicated, and a good listener and a true problem-solver is what will open our doors for you. Your goal is to foster an excellent environment that will support everyone in working to the benefit of hospital and patients alike.

Responsibilities& Duties:

• Schedules and performs resident / patient rounds to monitor and evaluate the quality and appropriateness of nursing care.
• Maintains administrative authority, responsibility and accountability for the proper charting and documentation of care and of medications and treatments.
• Recruits, hires, provides orientation/training, and retains a sufficient number of qualified staff to carry out nursing programs and services. Ensures employee performance meets or exceeds expectations and periodic performance appraisals are conducted on a timely basis.
• Develops and implements the written staffing plan and nursing schedule that reflects the needs of the resident and resident population.
• Ensures all required records are maintained and submitted, as appropriate, in an accurate and timely manner.
• Evaluates current and potential residents and patients to ensure facility can provide appropriate level of care.
• Evaluates market studies and develops clinical programs to meet the needs of the community.
• Maintains regular and ongoing communication with facility Medical Director ensuring programs and care services meet the needs of patients/residents.
• Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.
• Manages clinical aspects of state or federal government survey processes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Direct, oversee and evaluate all nursing personnel (RN, LPN, CNA/CMTs etc.).
• Guide staffing procedures.
• Set objectives and long-term goals for the nursing department.
• Organize and coordinate admission, nursing and patient care procedures.
• Develop and enforce policies aiming for legal compliance and high quality standards.
• Control budgets and monitor expenditures.
• Resolve issues and deficiencies when needed.
• Manage record-keeping procedures.
• Collaborate with other departments and professionals to streamline operations.
• Report to upper management.

Qualifications/:

• Proven experience as an RN. Preferably as a supervisor/manager.
• In-depth knowledge of skilled nursing & rehabilitation as well as hospital procedures.
• Understanding of basic budgeting and financial reporting.
• Great knowledge of legal regulations and best practices in healthcare.
• Willingness to keep abreast of changing standards in nursing administration.
• Excellent ability to lead and develop personnel.
• Great communication and people skills.
• Outstanding organizational and stress management skills
• Aptitude in problem-solving.
• Degree in nursing; Master’s degree in nursing or healthcare administration is a plus.
• Valid nursing and CPR certification.
• Must hold a valid RN license in the state of Missouri.