Job Description
Overall management of the entire nursing department and staffing levels.
- Assists the DON in planning, developing and supervising the activities of the nursing staff.
- Assists in the development and implementation of nursing services, objectives, policies and procedures.
- Works with the DON to recruit, hire and train nursing staff.
- Assists DON with employee appraisals, and resolving problems including disciplinary action.
- Acts as the back-up for the DON, RN and LVN staff.
- May be required to provide direct resident care as needed.
- Oversees clinical operations, including making daily rounds and monitoring resident conditions.
- Responsible for ensuring resident safety, and ensuring residents are treated with the utmost respect.
- Liaison between the residents, family members and the physicians.
- Attends staff meetings and conducts staff meeting if the DON is unavailable.
- Provides reports and recommendations to the DON concerning the operation of nursing services
- Assists the DON in the design, implementation and evaluation of nursing systems that ensure consistent delivery of care and maintains and promotes resident rights.
- Assists DON with conducting ongoing in-services for the nursing staff
- Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the position regarding residents and employees.
- Must keep abreast of regulatory changes and communicate changes appropriately.
Work Remotely
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Nursing Management: 5 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Work Location: In person