Director of Nursing Services

Director of Nursing (DNS)

Turn your job into a career with EmpRes! Relocation to beautiful South Dakota.

Job Description

• Manage the day-to-day operations, activities, and success of the resident care staff.
• Validate that the Nursing Department continues to develop and maintain high standards for excellence.
• Develop and maintain a nursing service philosophy, objectives, standards of practice, policy, and process manuals.
• Establish systems for care planning, including assessments, plan of treatment, objectives and goals, evaluations, and discharge planning.
• Responsible for recruiting, interviewing, hiring, disciplining, coaching, and conducting performance appraisals.
• Demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of certification laws and requirements, survey requirements, and Medicare program.
• Validate that reporting departments consistently meet state and federal requirements for long-term care facilities for licensure.
• Validate existence of a quality assurance program for nursing services and coordinate interdisciplinary quality assurance program.
• Direct the functions and activities of the Executive Director in his/her absence.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nursing license in South Dakota (required).
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (preferred).
• Certification in Rehab Nursing, geriatrics, or psychiatric nursing (preferred).
• Minimum two years' experience as a nursing services supervisor in a long-term care setting (preferred).

Benefits

• Private health care plan (medical, dental, vision).
• UKG Wallet - Work today, get paid tomorrow!
• Life insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Training and development opportunities.

We strive to embody and stand for both a spirit and value system that encourages loyalty, honesty, and a commitment to caring from our belief that people are always the number one priority.