Director of Nursing

Director of Nursing Confidential East Providence, RI Job Details Full-time From $120,000 a year 4 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Qualifications Nursing policy compliance Nursing department supervision Long-term care regulations Healthcare staff management RN License Complaint handling Administrative experience Medical administrative support Policy & process development Decision making Full Job Description Director of Nursing in

Providence Area Skilled Nursing Facility Position Requirements:

Current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a RN in RI Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government personnel and the general public Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to long term care Possess leadership and supervisory ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise others Possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, & interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., necessary for providing quality care Have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as a willingness to handle difficult situations Be willing to seek out new methods and principals and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices Be able to relate information concerning the resident's condition

Job Functions:

Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates and directs the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department, in accordance with the current rules, regulations and guidelines that govern this long term care facility. Participates in developing, maintaining, and updating the written policies and procedures of the facility. Plans, organizes, develops, and directs programs to assure the highest level of quality care. Makes written and/or oral reports/recommendations to the NHA concerning the operation of the department and /or its programs Develops methods for coordinating nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the resident's total regimen of care. Prevents and /or reports resident abuse, neglect, mistreatment, and/or misappropriation. Participates with facility surveys as required. Performs administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, investigations, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary. Serves on, participates in, and attends committees of the facility. Prepares written and/or oral reports to such committees or to regulatory agencies as required Develops, maintains, implements and updates facility policies and procedures. Determines staffing needs of the nursing department Performs evaluations as directed Reviews complaints and grievances made or filed by department personnel or others and reports to the NHA. Ensures that departmental disciplinary procedures are administered fairly , in accordance with facility policy Makes daily rounds to ensure that all nursing personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards. Develops, plans, conducts, schedules and documents in-service classes that ensure a well educated nursing service department. Attends and participates in training and in-service programs as required. Ensures that all department personnel are aware of and follow the safety regulations

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off

Experience:

Director of Nursing:

2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

RN License (Required)

Work Location:

In person