Director of Nursing: 

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Director of Nursing is responsible for the administration and management of the nursing department to residents in accordance with orders of the physicians and total needs of the residents. Responsible for 24-hour supervision of the nursing department and direction to the nursing department to maintain quality standards of care in accordance with current Federal, State and Company standards, guidelines and regulations. In absence of the Administrator, assumes the responsibility for the facility.The position conducts the nursing process – assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation – under the scope of the State’s Nurse Practice Act of Registered Nurse licensure.

·Oversees the development of the nursing department structure and roles of each position.

·Establishes and manages goals and objects for the nursing department through analysis and strategic planning consistent with the company mission.

·Understands and affects the role of the nurse leader with staff through effective team building, motivation, change management, efficient time management, delegation, stress management and effective and timely communication.

· Develops and periodically updates statements of philosophy and objectives that define the type of nursing care the facility proposes to provide. Ensures that these are understood and implemented by nursing personnel

·Facilitates collegial relationships among nurse managers and other healthcare professionals.

·Hires, educates and counsels a nursing leadership team to participate in clinical oversight.

·Maintains and evaluates an environment that empowers and supports nurse managers in problem solving and in decision-making to address identified issues.

·Designs systems of share governance in clinical practice and accountability.

·Ensures availability of nursing leadership team members to accommodate staff education; to address resident care issues; to meet with family members unavailable during routine shift hours.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) 

·Registered Nurse required

·Must possess a current, valid Texas State Nursing License as a registered professional nurse, in good standing.

·3 years of experience in nursing service administration

·Additional education or experience in such areas as rehabilitative or geriatric nursing is preferred

·Must possess strong knowledge of state, federal and local regulations as they pertain to long term care.

·Must be available to be on call 24 hours a day

·Must be able to adjust to changes in unit/shift assignments

·Must meet health assessment requirements.

·Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing in English