Director of Nursing (RN) - Long Term Care

Job overview

Director of Nursing (RN) - Long Term Care, onsite in Redfield, SD. Compensation is not specified. This role supports Good Samaritan, a not-for-profit organization with over 100 years of service to seniors. The purpose of this role is to administer the nursing program in a long-term care facility, ensuring high standards of resident care and optimizing the geriatric care process. The Director of Nursing is responsible for the overall quality of care provided by the nursing staff, advising medical staff and administrators, and ensuring compliance with all regulations.

What you'll do

• Administers the nursing program in a long term care facility to maintain standards of resident care.
• Facilitates the optimization of the geriatric care process to improve the quality and efficiency of service.
• Responsible for the overall quality of care provided by the organization's nursing personnel.
• Advises medical staff, department heads, and administrators in matters related to nursing service and strategies.
• Interprets policies and objectives of nursing service to staff and community groups.
• Monitors the operations of the nursing staff and ensures compliance with regulations on organizational and governmental standards and practices.
• Schedules staff and conducts employee performance reviews.
• Provides nursing care to residents on an as needed basis.
• Assists in the development and implementation of marketing activities/programs inclusive of community activities, special events and media activities.
• Has overall responsibility for the day-to-day operations of long term care facility.
• Includes quality of resident care, program/care management, environmental safety, budget constraints and responding to identified needs to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Performs necessary delegation and coordination for clinical, operational and managerial activities to accomplish the objectives of the department.
• Effectively manages and directs the work of individuals or teams.
• Maintains communication and addresses the rapidly changing healthcare environment in which clinical services are delivered across the system.
• Leads the development and execution of clinical programs, policies, procedures and protocols ensuring system integration and adherence of clinical programs, policies, procedures and protocols ensuring system integration and adherence.
• Monitors operations of nursing staff and ensures compliance with regulations on organizational and governmental standards and practices.

What we're looking for

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing required.

Experience

Five years nursing experience required. Housing with Services, housing and urban development (HUD), and/or assisted living experience also helpful. Thorough knowledge of the nursing practice act and standards of nursing care, and a working knowledge of administrative and management techniques.

Skills & competencies

director of nursing

rn

long term care

full time

day shift

redfield

sd

united states

good samaritan

nursing

Benefits & perks

• Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, generous time off

About the employer

Good Samaritan is hiring for this role. Industry: Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors). Sector: 31.