Director of Nursing

at  Long Term Healthcare facility

EDUCATION:

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
• Valid licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of California
• Current CPR training from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association

EXPERIENCE:

• Previous experience as a Director of Nursing is needed
• Knowledgeable regarding the nursing process and its application, including the input of assessment, planning, implementation, MDS knowledge and evaluation of nursing care.
• Savvy to electronic medical record, PCC platform preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS

Knowledge of current federal and state laws and regulations that apply to the practice of nursing in a long-term care setting. Has strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to prioritize responsibilities. Ability to make presentations before top management, public groups, and staff. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to work overtime. Must be available on an “on-call” basis. Must be available to be summoned to the facility in an emergency and is expected to report to the facility in an emergency.

The physical demands below are typical of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for individuals with disabilities.

• Intermittent physical activity including walking, standing, sitting, lifting and supporting patients.
• Incumbent will be exposed to virus, disease and infection from patients and specimens in working environment and high risk assumed
• Incumbent will be required to work at any facility and be responsible for own transportation.
• Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need. (rotate shifts, standby, AA, on-call)
• Incumbent may be required to work extended periods of time at a video display terminal (VDT).
• Incumbent may experience traumatic situations including psychiatric, dismembered and deceased patient