Director-Extended Care Facility Position Available In Lee, Mississippi

Job Description
Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Director of Extended Care Facility at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for the overall management and coordination of patient care services within the facility. This includes supervising nursing staff, ensuring regulatory compliance, maintaining high-quality patient care standards, managing budgets, and fostering a positive and collaborative environment. As a director, this role provides strategic leadership, goal-setting, and operational management for a department or function, contributing to the overall organizational success.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Managerial/Supervisory:

Provides nursing supervision and patient care.
Accountable for supervising and evaluating work performance in terms of patient care, unit relations, and efficiency of service in 24 hour period (round the clock accountability).
Coordinates unit activities and acuity-based staffing assignments within budgetary guidelines.
Responsible for interviewing, hiring, and disciplining staff.

Customer Service:

Provides caring, friendly, and helpful services to patients and other customers.
Maintains and facilitates communication with multidisciplinary team members.

Recordkeeping:

Prepares financial reports.
Documents patient care/services.

Financial Management:

Prepares and monitors Nursing Home budget.

Education:

Provides and participates in staff and/or patient/family education.
Acts as a resource for existing staff.
Assists with orientation of new employees to Department.
Maintains competency by staying informed of changing treads in nursing practice.
Attends management meetings as required.

Communication:

Communicates effectively with all levels of personnel.

Regulatory Compliance:

Adheres to

NMHS/NMMC

Policies/Procedures/Guidelines.
Complies with applicable Local/State/Federal policies/procedures/guideline/regulations/laws/statues.
Perform any duty needed that is within scope of practice. (ex. CNA assignment or medications cart as needed).

• QUALIFICATIONS

• Education
• Education Level
• Education Details
• Required/Preferred
• Associate’s Degree in Nursing Required
  And Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
• Licenses and Certifications
• Licenses and Certifications
• Licenses and Certifications Details
• Time Frame
• Required/
• Preferred
• RN – Registered Nurse – State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Upon Hire Required
• Work Experience
• Number of Years
• Work Experience Details
• Required/
• Preferred
• Supervisory/Managerial experience in a Long Term Care environment Required And 1-3 years Preferred
• Knowledge Skills and Abilities
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
• Required/Preferred
• Proficiency
• General knowledge various regulatory and accrediting standards (HCFA, JCAHO); required Required N/A Excellent organizational and communication (written and verbal) skills; required Required N/A Interaction with a patient population of adults and geriatrics; required Required N/A Plans, organizes, implements, supervises, and evaluates work performance Required N/A Direct and implement Nursing plan of care Required N/A Provide unit specific orientation and continuing education Required N/A Comprehensive knowledge of the legal and technical aspects of nursing practices Required N/A Oversee, supervise, and discipline staff Required N/A Serves on committees as appointed Required N/A Assimilates data and provides reports as necessary Required N/A Must have extensive contact with: patients, physicians, customers, visitors, and all nursing staff in the assigned department Required N/A Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills Required N/A Must reflect a positive, caring attitude toward patients, staff and the public we serve Required N/A Evaluates and coaches reporting employees towards accomplishing major goals and objectives Required N/A
  •SCOPE•

Freedom To Act:

• Problem Solving:

• Impact:

• Financial Responsibility:

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Sales Revenue Target Responsibility:

Approval Responsibility:

P & L Responsibility:

Assets Controlled:

Controllable Expenses (e.g., Payroll and other budgeted items):

Total Financial Responsibility:

Budget Responsibility

Primary Budget Responsibility:

Shared Budget Responsibility:

About North Mississippi Health Services
North Mississippi Health Services (NMHS) is a diversified regional health care organization serving 24 counties in north Mississippi and northwest Alabama and is one of the largest employers in Mississippi with over 6,900 employees. NMHS covers a broad range of acute diagnostic and therapeutic services offered through North Mississippi Medical Center (NMMC) in Tupelo, Community Hospital System, and North Mississippi Medical Clinics. NMHS strives to improve the health for people in this region by providing conveniently accessible and cost-effective healthcare of the highest quality.