Director of Nursing- Archbold Living Thomasville Description:- Works closely with Administrator.
- Accepts special duties as assigned.
- Assumes responsibilities of Administrator in his/her absence.
- Makes routine inspections of the facility to ensure established policies and procedures related to Archbold, State and Federal regulations are being implemented and followed.
- Counsels/disciplines personnel as needed. Documenting and communicating with Personnel Coordinator and Administrator.
- Oversees annual process for capital and operating budgets for nursing.
- Conducts monthly meetings with nursing staff.
- Schedules in-services/training for nursing staff as needed.
- Assures skills checklists are developed and updated as needed for nursing staff.
- Knowledgeable of all State and Federal policies, procedures, rules/regulations that govern long-term care facilities.
- Plans, implements and evaluates direct care programs and activities, including PI in accordance with current rules/regulations and guidelines that govern long-term care facilities, both State and Federal.
- Reviews the facility's policies and procedures annually, making changes as necessary to assure compliance with current regulations and guidelines, both State and Federal.
- Ensures nursing staff are knowledgeable of residents' rights and confidentiality.
- Ensures nursing staff treats patients/residents fairly with kindness, dignity and respect.
- Assures patients/residents receive care in an environment that maintains or enhances their quality of life without abridging the safety and rights of other patients/residents.
- Demonstrates the ability to communicate with patients/residents taking into consideration their condition and age. (Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric)
Education Requirements: Must have a degree in Nursing from an accredited school of Nursing. Current Registered Nurse license by the Georgia Board of Nursing. Current Basic Life Support or equivalent and must be maintained while in position.
Experience: A minimum of two (2) years of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, long-term care facility, or other related health care facility or five (5) more years in active practice as a Registered Nurse in a long-term care facility.
Required Skills: Must be thoroughly up-to-date on all laws, regulations and guidelines relative to nursing homes and long-term care facilities and be able to ensure compliance. Effective communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to handle job stress and interact effectively with others in the workplace as essential functions of the job. Honesty and maintaining professional composure in public are important aspects of the job.
Perks/Benefits:(for eligible employees):Have optimal opportunity for career growth within our growing organization
Medical / Dental
Retirement Plan
PTO and paid life insurance
Below are a few of the benefits Archbold Medical Center offers to employees:
- Work/Life Balance
- Planning for the Future
- Low-Cost Prescriptions
- Health & Wellness Benefits
- Planning for Life's Unexpected Moments
- Helping You to Advance Your Career
