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Life Care Center South Shore - Scituate, MA
posted 2 months ago
Full-time - Senior
Scituate, MA
About the position
The RN Director of Nursing at Life Care Center South Shore is responsible for overseeing the nursing department's operations, ensuring high-quality patient care in compliance with applicable laws and Life Care standards. This role involves planning, organizing, and directing nursing activities while maintaining professional relationships and confidentiality.
Responsibilities
- Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, establish benchmarks, and direct nursing staff.
- Recruit, select, hire, train, evaluate, counsel, and supervise nursing staff.
- Assign appropriate levels of CNAs and LPNs per shift.
- Effectively manage the department budget.
- Direct care provided by nursing staff and perform functions of a staff nurse as required.
- Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients.
- Assist in the evacuation of patients.
- Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
Requirements
- Minimum of an ASN degree from an accredited college or university.
- Currently licensed/registered in applicable State as a Registered Nurse (RN).
- Must maintain an active 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, must remain current during employment.
Nice-to-haves
- Expert knowledge in field of practice.
- Ability to 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.
