Category: Full-Time Department: Nursing Administration Shift:  Schedule: N/A

Job Summary: The Director of Nursing is at the head of and directly manages the nursing services departments and, in turn, is at the head of most in-patient satisfaction.  The main focus is on quality, maximizing efficiency, patient satisfaction and making positive investments.  It is this individual’s job to oversee the patient care activities, ensure continuing education, staff development, and regulatory compliance and licensure with regulatory bodies.  They must prepare and administer monthly, to annual budgets and reports, along with developing and implementing objectives, procedures and standards for care.  One must actively evaluate the nursing services in relation to objectives and report back to the CEO.  It is the directors job to create a positive, collaborative work environment and to provide guidance to staff.  Directing personnel functions, hiring and retention of staff, and handling any disciplinary actions is also expected of the Nursing Director.  This opportunity requires someone with leadership and management skills and experience.  Critical thinking, communication, and effective problem solving are major aspects of this position.  We will only hire for the perfect fit.

Position Qualifications:   This position requires a broad knowledge of the healthcare system.  A Master’s Degree from an accredited RN nursing program is preferred, Bachelor’s minimum, and 5 years head of nursing experience is required. The applicant must also hold current certification in

• ACLS
• BCLS
• NPP
• ENAC
• TNCC
• A director of nursing must be very driven to achieve continuous improvement and have extensive leadership skills.  The director must be able to handle and organize fast paced and rapidly changing environments and crisis situations.  Vital skills for this position include,

• Business and mathematics
• Data analysis
• Communication
• Team player
• Creativity
• Critical thinking
• Effective problem solving
• Teaching skills
•  A can-do, positive attitude
• Detailed and self-motivated
• Must be able to read, write, and speak EnglishThis job is very demanding and only the most qualified applicants will be considered. We offer competitive wages and benefit package, which includes health/dental/vision insurance, vacation pay, holiday and retirement. Prior to employment individuals are subject to a criminal background check and a pre-employment drug screen. 
• Physical Demands: Occasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching and lifting are called for. Contact with patients, visitors and vendors are common under a wide spectrum of circumstances so you must work well with all types of people. This position is subject to varying and unpredictable situations and hours; the ability to handle these situations professionally is crucial.