What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Nursing position at Brooks-Howell Home?
Brooks-Howell is a non-profit, faith-based continuing care senior living community. We provide Independent Living, Long and Short-term Skilled, and Respite services. Conveniently located near beautiful downtown Asheville, NC, our campus sprawls over almost 10 acres encompassing many nature trails and gardens.
Originally established to provide a retirement community for United Methodist deaconesses and missionaries, we’ve now evolved into a diverse community that welcomes clergy and spouses, and service personnel from other denominations.
Because we have served globally and extend outreach locally, we are a diverse group of individuals who live collectively in faith. We value the gifts and experience that each resident and staff member contributes to our community. We’re known for how we welcome all that step into our community.
We provide a high level of quality care to our residents which allows a low resident to staff ratio. We are currently licensed for 58 beds on our skilled nursing unit, however, our census is approximately 20 based on staffing and medicare certification.
Duties:
- Oversee and manage the nursing department, ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to maintain compliance with Medicare regulations.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to coordinate and improve patient care services.
- Provide leadership and guidance to nursing staff, promoting professional development and maintaining a positive work environment.
- Monitor and evaluate the performance of nursing staff, providing feedback and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
- Participate in strategic planning and budgeting activities to ensure efficient use of resources.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, promoting evidence-based practices and implementing quality improvement initiatives.
Experience:
- Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Nursing
- Current RN license to practice in NC.
- Must maintain active CPR certification.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in nursing leadership roles, preferably in a long term care setting.
- Strong knowledge of Medicare regulations and compliance requirements.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to effectively manage a team and drive positive outcomes.
- Possess the ability to communicate effectively and deal tactifully with staff, residents, families, visitors, government agencies and the general public.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $92,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Geriatrics
License/Certification:
- RN (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $92,000