Volunteers of America

Director of Nursing

Volunteers of America$80K — $100K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Registered Nurse with current state licensure in nursing.
  • Over three years of administrative and supervisory experience in long-term care.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills for diverse audiences.
  • Numerical proficiency for budgeting and record-keeping activities.
  • Expertise in personnel administration including hiring processes.
  • Capable of evaluating and analyzing nursing programs and activities.
  • Willingness to work flexible hours as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Direct and delegate management activities for nursing personnel.
  • Coordinate the operations of various nursing units for effective service delivery.
  • Handle recruitment and staffing processes, including interviews and performance evaluations.
  • Implement disciplinary actions when necessary and manage staff terminations.
  • Create and oversee staffing schedules in accordance with budget constraints.
  • Design and lead orientation and training programs for staff.
  • Facilitate regular departmental meetings to promote communication.

Benefits

  • $2,000 referral bonus for bringing in new hires.
  • Participation in the 403(b) Retirement Plan.
  • Options for pay in lieu of certain benefits.
  • Employee discounts on various services and products.
  • Access to career scholarships for continued education.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Quality training and leadership development programs available.
  • Partial insurance benefits for part-time employees working 24 hours or more.
  • Paid Time Off for eligible employees, including vacation and sick days.
  • Early access to earned wages through NetSpend service.
Full Job Description
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (occasional weekends needed based on community needs).

Benefit Highlights:

  • Generous "refer a friend" bonus, up to $2,000
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan;
  • Pay in Lieu of benefit options available
  • Employee Discount Program (car rental, wireless carriers, travel, uniforms, etc.)
  • Career scholarships;
  • Medical, Dental and Vision
  • Quality training, continuing career education and leadership programs;
  • Partial insurance (*must work 24 hrs. or more)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday & Sick Days - must work 24 hrs. or more)
  • NetSpend - Get paid early: Tap into 50% of your earnings before payday


POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Nursing is responsible for the planning, budgeting, organizing, developing and directing the overall operation of the Nursing Service Department in accordance with current Federal, State and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern the facility to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times in accordance with the Budget and Operation Plans of the organization. Responsible for ensuring that an adequate level of services is provided to each resident, documented appropriately and regularly evaluated. Responsible to ensure the utilization of Volunteers of America National Services core clinical systems.

QUAILIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Qualifications:

  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and currently registered with the State Board of Examiners for Registered Nurses in the state where the facility is located.
  • Minimum of three (3) years administrative and supervisory experience in a long-term health care setting. Has knowledge of Transitional care including skilled and unskilled rehabilitation nursing or related experience.
  • Verbal and written abilities necessary to communicate and work effectively with various levels of staff, residents, family members and the public, and representatives of the various regulatory agencies, and for required written documentation or reports.
  • Numerical ability necessary to make various computations in planning departmental objectives, keeping work records and schedules, preparing budgets, requisitioning supplies, and monitoring inventory control.
  • Ability to apply principles of personnel administration to interviewing, selection and supervision of employees, and in monitoring department activities.
  • Able to evaluate reports, programs, systems, and other data against both judgmental and verifiable criteria.
  • Able and willing to work flexible hours, such as during a staff shortage or emergency situation.
  • Ability to utilize computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, in-servicing and documentation.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Directs and delegates the management functions of licensed and ancillary personnel.
  • Coordinates activities of various nursing units, promotes and maintains harmonious relationships among nursing personnel, and with medical staff, residents and the public.
  • Interviews and hires department personnel or monitors and evaluates the process if delegated to another person. Counsels and/or disciplines employees on infractions of established rules; terminates employees when needed.
  • Conducts performance evaluations and approves established wage changes.
  • Determines the number of professional and non-professional staff necessary to meet the nursing care needs of the residents.
  • Develops, implements and maintains work routines and special staffing schedules. Maintains an established staffing schedule, not exceeding budgeted hours per pay period for the department.
  • Plans, directs and evaluates orientation and in-service training programs for the professional and non-professional staff.
  • Schedules, gives direction on agenda and records regular department meetings.


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About Volunteers of America

Volunteers of America is a nonprofit organization that provides a variety of services to people in need, including housing, healthcare, and support for veterans. The organization was founded in 1896 and has since grown to operate in over 400 communities across the United States. Volunteers of America is committed to helping individuals and families achieve their full potential and live with dignity and respect.
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