What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Nursing position at Bethany?
Job Description
Job Summary:
The Director of Nursing shall be responsible to the Skilled Nursing Facility Administrator and have administrative authority, responsibility and accountability for the nursing services within the facility.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
The RN should have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a Skilled Nursing environment. Director of Nursing must possess the ability to lead and instruct others; exhibit excellent organizational skills and interpersonal skills; and possess problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
Company Description
BETHANY provides security, support and care of the highest possible quality, at levels appropriate to each individual’s needs. BETHANY manages and develops resources responsibly to assure excellent standards of service. Bethany Home is licensed as a Multi-Level Retirement Community with Independent living, Assisted living including Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, Adult Day Care and In-Home Care Services.
BETHANY provides security, support and care of the highest possible quality, at levels appropriate to each individual’s needs. BETHANY manages and develops resources responsibly to assure excellent standards of service. Bethany Home is licensed as a Multi-Level Retirement Community with Independent living, Assisted living including Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, Adult Day Care and In-Home Care Services.
Job Summary:
The Director of Nursing shall be responsible to the Skilled Nursing Facility Administrator and have administrative authority, responsibility and accountability for the nursing services within the facility.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Plans, coordinates, implements, manages, and evaluates nursing services in accordance with federal, state, industry, and facility goals, objectives and regulations to enhance the quality, continuity and individualization of resident care.
- Responsible for recruiting and hiring nursing staff. Assumes and/or delegates appropriate supervision of nursing staff. Maintains sufficient staffing to meet residents’ needs and regulatory requirements. Completes annual job performance appraisals including competencies (skills check & written).
- Facilitates the developing, implementing and evaluating of nursing services policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines governing the highest standards of nursing service.
- Maintains positive communication and work relations with Medical Director, physicians, facility staff, residents and family members.
- Acts as an advocate to promote comprehensive health care and long-term care services. Assumes responsibility for knowledge of community healthcare resources and utilizes same to meet the total needs of residents within the facility.
- Responsible to work within the approved budget for nursing services.
The RN should have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a Skilled Nursing environment. Director of Nursing must possess the ability to lead and instruct others; exhibit excellent organizational skills and interpersonal skills; and possess problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
Company Description
BETHANY provides security, support and care of the highest possible quality, at levels appropriate to each individual’s needs. BETHANY manages and develops resources responsibly to assure excellent standards of service. Bethany Home is licensed as a Multi-Level Retirement Community with Independent living, Assisted living including Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, Adult Day Care and In-Home Care Services.
BETHANY provides security, support and care of the highest possible quality, at levels appropriate to each individual’s needs. BETHANY manages and develops resources responsibly to assure excellent standards of service. Bethany Home is licensed as a Multi-Level Retirement Community with Independent living, Assisted living including Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, Adult Day Care and In-Home Care Services.