What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Director of Nursing position at Cottesmore of Life Care?
Job Details
Job Type: Director of Nursing / FT
Wage Range: $145k - 155k
Benefits (Full-Time)
- Vacation, 6 paid holidays, 1 personal day, and paid sick leave beginning on day one
- Medical, dental, vision, and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Life insurance; short-term and long-term disability
- Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) and state license reimbursement
- (Subject to company policy and approval).
- Student Loan Repayment Program (subject to company policy and approval).
- Mileage Stipend
- Opportunities for career advancement and upward mobility into leadership roles
Setting & Population Served
Life Care Centers of America operates Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) that provide:
- Long-term care for residents needing ongoing skilled support and compassionate daily assistance
- Short-term, sub-acute rehabilitation for patients recovering from surgery, illness, or injury
- Collaborative, interdisciplinary care, including nursing, therapy, and medical teams working together
- A diverse patient population, including individuals with orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and post-acute needs
- (Patient mix may vary slightly by facility.)
Position Summary
The RN Director of Nursing plans, organizes, develops, and directs the overall operation of the Nursing department to ensure the highest degree of quality patient care in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.
Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements- Minimum of an ASN degree from accredited college or university
- Currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment.
- Two (2) years supervisory experience in a post acute care or related setting
- CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.
- Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate
- Liaisons with patients, families, support departments, etc. to adequately plan for patient needs
- Collect, analyze, and manage data
- Expert knowledge in field of practice
- Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
- Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
- Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
- Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
- Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
- Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
- Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
- Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training
- Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, establish benchmarks, and direct staff
- Recruit, select, hire, train, evaluate, counsel, and supervise nursing staff
- Assign appropriate level of CNAs and LPNs per shift
- Effectively manage department budget
- Direct care provided by nursing staff
- Perform functions of a staff nurse as required
- Effectively manage and operate within budget
- Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
- Assist in the evacuation of patients
- Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
- Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
- Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
- Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
- Read, write, speak, and understand the English language
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $145,000 - $155,000