Director of Nursing Services
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program. B.S.N. preferred.
- Must possess an active and unencumbered RN license in Massachusetts. We will reimburse for reciprocity if licensed in other states.
- CPR certified.
- Certification in Gerontology preferred.
- Must have at least one (1) year of experience in rehabilitative or geriatric nursing and one (1) year of nursing administration, such as DNS, ADNS, Staff Development, etc.
- Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates, and directs the nursing service department, according to state and federal guidelines.
- Maintains, reviews, and has input on the development of all clinical policies and procedures.
- Develops and implements a nursing service organization structure.
- Determines the staffing needs of the nursing service department, making recommendations to the Administrator, necessary to meet the needs of the residents.
- Oversees licensed nursing staff.
- Develops work assignments and schedules duty hours, and/or assists nursing supervisor staff in completing and performing tasks necessary to ensure quality of care.
- Develops and maintains an on-call program for the nursing department.
- Makes daily rounds of each nursing unit and does a visual inspection on each unit.
- Reviews satisfaction of care and services with interviews with families and residents.
- Assists the Administrator in developing safety standards for the nursing department, monitors these through employee incidents, and develops a plan of correction and an audit tool for prevention.
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actions.
- Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
- Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.
- Must be knowledgeable in the privacy rules and ensure all staff comply with facility privacy practices policies and procedures.
- Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel.
- Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care.
- Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
- Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
- Must be able to communicate effectively to appropriate personnel regarding emergency situations.
- Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of nursing theory and practice.
- Competitive and Weekly Pay
- Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees
- Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Exclusive Employer Discount Program
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Vacation and Personal Time
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
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