We are seeking a compassionate and experienced *Director of Nursing* to join our client in *Mobile, AL*.
*Responsibilities:*
* Assumes responsibility for the center in the absence of the Administrator.
* Implements policies/procedures with follow-up and supervision of staff to ensure compliance; works closely with the Medical Director, Health Department, C.
D.
C.
, etc.
to ensure current standard practices are in place; recommends regional office changes in policies/ procedures as needed.
* Assists in preparing the budget for the department; administers approved budget.
* Recruits, selects, coaches, disciplines, and terminates employees of the Nursing Department; ensures Nursing Department employees are scheduled; develops efficient work functions; conducts performance evaluations timely for nursing professionals.
* Analyzes and evaluates nursing and related services rendered to improve the quality of resident care and plan better utilization of staff time and activities.
* Ensures positive outcomes are accomplished for residents; responsible to develop systems and work schedules that respect resident’s lifestyle and ensure the resident reaches the highest attainable level of functioning; makes rounds at least daily; follows up daily on each shift to ensure changes in status are reported and recorded.
*Qualifications*
* Current R.
N.
License by State Board of Nursing required with demonstrated managerial and administrative ability.
* Prefer experience in the long-term care profession or working with the geriatric population.
* Must have at least one year's supervisory experience.
* Skills in organizing and planning programs and assigning personnel to provide nursing services for residents.
* Ability to evaluate reports, programs, and other data against both judgmental and verifiable criteria.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
Experience:
* Skilled nursing facility: 3 years (Required)
* Director of Nursing: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
* RN License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
* Mobile, AL 36607: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person