Director of Nursing RN

Position: Director of Nursing, DON

Do you enjoy connecting with your patients while getting to know them and their family? Do you enjoy working in a family - oriented atmosphere? Come join our team as the Director of Nursing at NHC HealthCare Bluffton! NHC fosters an environment of teamwork and provides opportunities to use your comprehensive Nursing Tools.

The qualified applicant for this position should possess patient-focused skilled nursing experience in a leadership role, excellent communication skills, be dependable and flexible and have a passion for making a difference in the lives of the geriatric population. Will provide an administrative and overall managerial authority for all functions (including care delivery activities and training) of the Nursing Department. The Director of Nursing is accountable to the center’s administrator for the management of the Nursing Department.

Position Highlights:

Is responsible for maintaining clinical competency as evidenced by application integrated nursing knowledge and skills, leadership, and communication skills.
Utilized the nursing process in assessment, planning and implementing care.
Exhibits organizational ability related to workflow, prioritizing to meet patient care needs.
Practices continuous quality improvement thinking and problem-solving skills.

Why NHC?
We offer a culture of recognition, empowerment, and fun. At NHC, we are all partners (employees) in a family -oriented work atmosphere where growth and opportunities are promoted. We provide competitive compensation with performance wage rate increases.

Job Type: Full Time

Experience
RN – graduate of an accredited school of nursing and currently licensed to practice nursing in South Carolina (Baccalaureate or Master’s degree in nursing is preferred).
Must have professional experience in the practice of geriatrics, nursing administration, and other related areas
Must be caring, compassionate, have a positive attitude and be a team player
Prior experience as a DON preferred
Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills in the areas of nursing administration, nursing practice, rehabilitation, and partner relations management.

Benefits
Earned Time Off
Holiday Incentive Pay
Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance
401k with generous company contributions
Competitive Pay
Uniforms
Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
Advancement Opportunities

Work Location:
NHC HealthCare Bluffton
3039 Okatie Highway
Okatie, SC 29909

If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care, share NHC's values of honesty and integrity, and have a heart for the geriatric patient, please apply today and find out more about us at nhccare.com/locations/bluffton/

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