RN Director of Nursing

RN Director of Nursing Hixson, TN Job Details Full-time 6 days ago Qualifications Nursing policy compliance Collaborate with healthcare professionals Vendor relationship building Direct patient care CPR Certification Nursing department supervision Nursing Recruitment process management Healthcare staff management RN License Managing healthcare operations budgets Customer service BLS Certification Sanitation CPR English Associate of Science in Nursing Full cycle recruiting Patient safety Data management Decision making Staff training Clinical staff recruitment Vendor relationship management Recruiting Budget management in healthcare Patient interaction Healthcare data collection Benchmarking Senior level Associate Degree in Nursing 2 years Patient emergency assistance Staffing management Post-acute care experience Full Job Description $7500.00 SIGN

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Position Summary:

The RN Director of Nursing plans, organizes, develops, and directs the overall operation of the Nursing department to ensure the highest degree of quality patient care in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements:

Minimum of an ASN degree from accredited college or university Currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment. Two (2) years supervisory experience in a post acute care or related setting CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

Specific Job Requirements:

Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate Liaisons with patients, families, support departments, etc. to adequately plan for patient needs Collect, analyze, and manage data Expert knowledge in field of practice Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc. Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions:

Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, establish benchmarks, and direct staff Recruit, select, hire, train, evaluate, counsel, and supervise nursing staff Assign appropriate level of CNAs and LPNs per shift Effectively manage department budget Direct care provided by nursing staff Perform functions of a staff nurse as required Effectively manage and operate within budget Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients Assist in the evacuation of patients Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours Read, write, speak, and understand the English language An Equal Opportunity Employer