Director of Nursing

at  LaGrange Health and Rehab

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registered nurse in good standing with required current state license.
• Significant technical experience and demonstrated leadership/management skills
• Minimum two (2) years experience in geriatrics/long-term care.
• Restorative care philosophy, excellent professional skills (both assessment and hands-on), and good communication and organizational skills
• Working knowledge of long-term care regulations
• Relate positively and favorably to residents, families, and government regulators, and to work cooperatively with other employees at all levels.
• Relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the facility.
• Basic computer knowledge and ability to learn computer software.
• Function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.

To manage the overall operations of the Nursing Department in accordance with Company policies, standards of nursing practices and governmental regulations so as to maintain excellent care of all residents’ needs.