We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse with great leadership skills to join our team as the Director of Nursing Services!

Grow and develop your clinical skills by working with our amazing team! We offer competitive compensation and benefits!

Responsibilities:

• Planning, organizing, developing, and directing the overall functions of the Nursing Services Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards governing long-term care facilities, and as may be directed by the Administrator, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care can always be provided to the residents.
• Assists in developing a preliminary and comprehensive assessment and written care plan that identifies the nursing and medical problems and/or needs of each individual resident and the goals to be accomplished for each problem and/or need identified.
• Assists in preparing and planning the Nursing Services Department’s budget for equipment, supplies, and labor to submit to the Administrator.
• Participates in interviewing and screening residents for admission to the facility; informs personnel of new admissions, ensures rooms are ready, greets new admissions and escorts to rooms.
• Ensures proper record keeping by physicians; reports problem areas and assists in developing and implementing corrective actions; and, provides direct nursing care as necessary.

Qualifications:

• Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing and currently licensed by the State.
• BSN preferred.
• Must show ability to speak, read, and write in English, in a legible and understandable manner.
• Must be knowledgeable of general, rehabilitative and restorative nursing and medical practices and procedures and laws, regulations and guidelines governing long-term care.
• Positive attitude toward the elderly.
• Previous experience in a hospital, long-term care facility, or other health care facility.
• Three years Long Term Care experience is ideal.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• On call

Ability to Relocate:

• New Orleans, LA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person