Life Care Centers of America

RN Director of Nursing

Life Care Centers of America • $75K — $95K *
Lagrange, IN 46761In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • ASN degree from an accredited college or university
  • Active RN license in good standing
  • 2 years supervisory experience in a post-acute care setting
  • Current CPR certification
  • Expert knowledge in nursing practices and laws

Responsibilities

  • Plan and direct the nursing department's operations
  • Manage recruitment, training, and supervision of nursing staff
  • Allocate appropriate nursing staff per shift
  • Oversee departmental budget management
  • Ensure quality patient care and safety
  • Participate in community health initiatives
  • Maintain compliance with relevant regulations and standards

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Supportive work environment
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Retirement plans
  • Paid time off and holiday pay
Full Job Description
Position Summary

The RN Director of Nursing plans, organizes, develops, and directs the overall operation of the Nursing department to ensure the highest degree of quality patient care in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements

  • Minimum of an ASN degree from accredited college or university
  • Currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment
  • Two (2) years supervisory experience in a post acute care or related setting
  • CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment

Specific Job Requirements

  • Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate
  • Liaisons with patients, families, support departments, etc. to adequately plan for patient needs
  • Collect, analyze, and manage data
  • Expert knowledge in field of practice
  • Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
  • Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
  • Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
  • Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
  • Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc
  • Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
  • Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
  • Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

  • Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, establish benchmarks, and direct staff
  • Recruit, select, hire, train, evaluate, counsel, and supervise nursing staff
  • Assign appropriate level of CNAs and LPNs per shift
  • Effectively manage department budget
  • Direct care provided by nursing staff
  • Perform functions of a staff nurse as required
  • Effectively manage and operate within budget
  • Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
  • Assist in the evacuation of patients
  • Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
  • Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
  • Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
  • Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
  • Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

About Life Care Centers of America

Life Care Centers of America is a privately held company that operates nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and retirement communities in the United States. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Cleveland, Tennessee. Life Care Centers of America provides a range of services, including skilled nursing care, rehabilitation, Alzheimer's and dementia care, and hospice care. The company operates more than 200 facilities in 28 states.
Learn more about Life Care Centers of America
Size
40,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Founded
1976
* Ladders Estimates

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