Director of Nursing

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

The Director of Nursing assumes authority, responsibility, and accountability for the delivery of nursing services at a designated facility.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides leadership for nursing department personnel
• Develops, maintains, and implements nursing policies and procedures that conform to current standards of nursing practice, facility philosophy, and operational policies while maintaining compliance with state and federal licensing / accreditation agencies laws, regulations and guidelines
• Evaluates the work performance of direct report nursing personnel and provides oversight of next-level personnel, determines merit increases, and implements discipline according to operational policies
• Participates in clients' medical care, addresses and resolves all concerns regarding medical care or treatment by nursing staff
• Develops strategic initiatives, implements new or revised programs, policies and procedures and monitors outcome and results
• Ensures appropriate staffing levels and actively participate with Recruitment in the recruiting and hiring process
• Interprets policies and procedures and communicates understanding to nursing staff, and monitors staff practices and implementation
• Facilitates and / or participates in regularly scheduled team meetings, multi-disciplinary review meetings and facility leadership meetings
• Ensures quality assurance / improvement through audits and other data, submit / review incident reports for the Medical department
• Oversees all Nursing / Medical department expenses, approves expenses and purchases and assists with budget development and maintenance
• Maintains appropriate professional boundaries with current clients, family members, referrals sources and vendors
• Performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Job Qualifications and Requirements

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Applicable State Requirements