Welcome to the commerce center of Southern New Hampshire! Here at Rockingham County, NH, we service our local community through efforts at our County Attorney’s Office, Registry of Deeds, Sheriff’s Office, Department of Corrections, Finance Office, Human Resources, Nursing Home, Assisted Living Community, and Facilities Operations. We believe in empowering and challenging our team members through opportunities of growth, education, and wellness initiatives. Our team is driven by our mission of serving our community. Be a part of the bigger picture, work alongside industry professionals, enjoy fantastic benefits generous paid time off, and discover the Rockingham County difference. 

SCOPE OF POSITION:
The Director of Nursing plans, organizes, develops, and directs the overall operation of the Nursing Department in accordance with the current federal, state/local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern the facility. Further, ensures that the highest quality care is provided to all residents & clients at all times and reports to the Director of Clinical Services/makes recommendations concerning the operations of the Nursing Department.A DAY IN THE LIFE:
We are committed to providing preventative and restorative care to all residents and clients here at Rockingham County. We want our residents to feel safe, comfortable, and supported in all aspects of their lives to include not only physical, but also emotional, social, spiritual, environmental, and intellectual well-being. The Director of Nursing is a vital member of the Senior Leadership Team that maintains a cooperative relationship among the nursing staff by providing support, guidance, direction, and feedback, and further, maintains a professional work environment that values nursing staff and treats residents & clients with dignity. This position determines staffing level needs based on the needs of residents & clients, confirms the Minimum Data Set (MDS) is processed timely, keeps abreast of changes in legislation and updates/implements in-house policies in collaboration with the Director of Clinical Services, reviews staff education program with the Infection Preventionist & Clinical Educator to ensure programs are current/required annual education requirements are met, develops and implements appropriate plans for quality and risk management corrections, monitors/confirms/submits all reportable events and further, determines applicable resolutions. As this position directly oversees all nursing staff, the Director of Nursing participates in the recruitment/selection of licensed nursing personnel, the new employee orientation program, quality improvement activities, educational programs, and reviews staff performance evaluations. The Director of Nursing also prepares and plans the Nursing Department Budget and monitors expenditures/ensures adequate budgeting. Requires the ability to work hours based on the needs of the facility, including varying shifts and weekends, along with the availability to be on call 24/7.REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Bachelor of Science degree in nursing is required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a current, valid, unencumbered New Hampshire RN license.
• Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience as a Director of Nursing preferred.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of Long Term Care (or equivalent) supervisory and/or managerial experience required.
• Intermediate computer proficiency skills with Microsoft Office applications.
• Must have a solid working knowledge of Electronic Medical Records systems.
• Familiarity with Time and Attendance software systems is necessary.
• Must have good interpersonal relations with proven communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must be able to cope with frequent interruptions and manage multiple, competing priorities.
• CPR certified.