The candidate must have the ability to plan, organize, develop and direct the overall operation of the Nursing Services Department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards governing the facility; and as may be directed by the Administrator, to ensure the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times. Director of Nursing/Management experience preferred.
Qualifications:
- Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing, currently licensed by the State of Alabama and currently CPR certified in BLS
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must show ability to read and write in a legible and understandable manner
- Must speak and understand English
- Previous experience in a hospital, long-term facility or other healthcare related facility
- Must be knowledgeable of general rehabilitative and restorative nursing; medical practices and procedures; laws, regulations and guidelines governing long-term care
- Positive attitude toward the elderly
Responsibilities include:
- Assist in developing and implementing methods for coordinating nursing services with other resident services; implement plans of action to correct deficiencies; complete medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charts, etc.; develop, implement and maintain a quality assurance program; develop and implement a nursing services organization structure; participate in surveys and inspections by government agencies; and make reports and recommendations to the Administrator concerning operations of the department.
- Participate in interviewing and screening residents for admission to the facility; monitor residents’ treatment and medications to ensure residents are receiving proper care; review nurses’ notes to ensure proper documentation is maintained relating to residents’ treatment, medications and conditions; make rounds with physicians and ensure proper recordkeeping; provide direct nursing care as necessary.
- Participate in and conduct investigations; review and address resident and family complaints and grievances.
- Assist in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, counseling, evaluating, disciplining and terminating nursing services personnel; document and coordinate personnel actions with the Administrator; schedule department work hours, including vacation and holiday schedules, shift and work assignments, etc., to ensure adequate staffing; ensure all nursing services personnel have valid and current licenses and are performing duties in accordance with acceptable nursing standards; review personnel complaints and grievances and ensure all personnel are treated consistent with policies and applicable laws.
- All other duties as assigned
Benefits:
- BC/BS insurance
- Vision and Dental insurance
- Flexible benefit plan
- 401K retirement plan
- Education assistance after requirements met
- Paid holidays and personal days
- Paid weekly!!
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Job Type: Full-time
License:
- RN (Required)
Work Location:
- One location
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Retirement plan
Patient Type:
- Geriatric
Relocation Assistance Provided:
- No
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