Director Of Nursing

***Job Summary*** The Director of Nursing is a leadership role responsible for overseeing and coordinating all aspects of nursing care within our Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF). This position requires a highly skilled and experienced nurse leader with strong organizational, managerial, and clinical skills to ensure the delivery of high-quality care to residents. ***Key Responsibilities*** 1. Clinical Leadership: - Provide clinical leadership and oversight to nursing staff, ensuring adherence to evidence-based practices and regulatory standards. - Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement comprehensive care plans for residents. 2. Staff Management: - Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate nursing staff, including RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. - Foster a positive and collaborative work environment, promoting professional development and continuous learning. 3. Quality Assurance and Compliance: - Monitor and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations governing nursing care in our SNF. - Implement quality assurance and improvement initiatives to enhance resident outcomes and satisfaction. 4. Clinical Documentation: - Oversee accurate and timely completion of clinical documentation, including resident assessments, care plans, and progress notes. - Conduct regular audits to ensure documentation meets regulatory standards. 5. Patient and Family Relations: - Establish and maintain effective communication with residents, families, and caregivers. - Address and resolve concerns or issues related to patient care in a timely and compassionate manner. 6. Budgetary Oversight: - Collaborate with the finance department to develop and manage the nursing department budget. - Monitor expenditures, identify cost-saving opportunities, and ensure efficient resource utilization. 7. Education and Training: - Develop and implement ongoing education and training programs for nursing staff to enhance clinical skills and knowledge. - Stay abreast of industry best practices and incorporate new trends into nursing practice. 8. Emergency Preparedness: - Develop and implement emergency response plans for nursing services. - Ensure nursing staff is trained and prepared for various emergency scenarios. ***Qualifications and Skills*** - Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Alabama. - Experience in nursing leadership roles, with significant experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility. - Strong knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and other regulatory requirements. - Certification in Nursing Administration or Gerontological Nursing is preferred. - Demonstrated success in managing and leading interdisciplinary healthcare teams. - Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. **Working Conditions** - Works in office area(s), warehouse, pharmacy, and some positions work in a long-term care environment (i.e. nursing home, drug rooms, nurses’ stations resident rooms, etc.). - Moves intermittently during working hours. - Is subject to frequent interruptions. - Is involved with customers, and customer representatives, family members, residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances. - Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, and visitors. - Communicate with the designated facility staff, nursing personnel, residents, or family members. - Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary. - Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.). - Is involved in community/civic health matters/projects as appropriate. - Attends and participates in continuing educational programs. - Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the workday, as well as reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants. - Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc.…