Director of Nursing

Sterling County Nursing Home Sterling City, TX 76951, US

We are looking for an experienced Director of Nursing to organize and oversee all nursing operations of Sterling County Nursing Home. The primary purpose of this position is to ensure that the overall operation of our Nursing Department is in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern our facility as may be directed by the Administrator and the Medical Director, to ensure that the highest level of quality care is maintained at all times.

As Director of Nursing, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties. In the absence of the Medical Director, you are charged with carrying out the resident care polices established by the facility.

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

Working Conditions:

Works in office area(s) as well as throughout the nursing service area (i.e., drug rooms, nurses’ stations, resident rooms, etc.).

Moves intermittently during working hours.

Is subject to frequent interruptions.

Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.

Communicates with the medical staff, nursing personnel, and other department directors.

Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary. On call every other week.

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.

Maintains a liaison with the residents, their families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for the residents’ needs.

Responsibilities

Direct, oversee and evaluate all nursing personnel (registered nurses, LPN etc.)
Guide staffing procedures
Set objectives and long-term goals for the nursing department
Organize and coordinate admission, nursing and patient care procedures
Develop and enforce policies aiming for legal compliance and high-quality standards
Resolve issues and deficiencies when needed
Manage record-keeping procedures
Collaborate with other departments and professionals to streamline operations
Report to upper management

Skills

Proven experience as director of nursing
Knowledge of legal regulations and best practices in long term care
Willingness to keep abreast of changing standards in nursing administration
Excellent ability to lead and develop personnel
Great communication and people skills
Outstanding organizational and stress management skills
Aptitude in problem-solving
Degree in nursing; Master’s degree in nursing or healthcare administration is a plus
Valid nursing and CPR certification
Sterling County Nursing Home offers the following: Retirement (with employer match), Health Insurance, vision and dental, paid time off.

Sterling County nursing home is a great place to work with a small-town feel.

Medical Specialty

Geriatrics

Supplemental pay

Signing bonus of $5000.00

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