Our healthcare client in Central New York is in search for an experienced Director of Nursing/DON for a 150+ bed skilled nursing facility. 2 Years of Nursing Experience or 2 Years of LTC experience Preferred: Previous management / leadership experience. Be part of this rapidly growing hospital-based health system.
Responsibilities of the LTC/Skilled Nursing RN Manager:
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The Nurse Manager has major responsibility for implementation of strategies and activities designed to achieve and support uncompromising quality, exceptional patient safety and an outstanding patient / resident / family experience.
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The Nurse Manager intentionally creates an environment that fosters staff development, staff empowerment, collegial relationships and best practice in the delivery of nursing care.
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The Nurse Manager allocates resources to promote efficient, effective, compassionate and fiscally responsible nursing care.
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The Nurse Manager assures the coordination of care across department lines through a focus on systems that promote interdisciplinary collaboration and communication.
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The Nurse Manager participates in the recruitment, selection and retention of personnel. Assures appropriate orientation, education, credentialing and continuing professional development for personnel accountable to the nurse manager.
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Ensures that the nursing care delivered is grounded in the principles of relationship-based care and reflects a patient / family centered focus.
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Creates the expectation through role modeling that professional nursing practice means working in partnership with colleagues within nursing, other disciplines, and the patient / resident / family to achieve the best possible outcome.
Requirements of the Skilled Nursing/Long-Term Care Manager:
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2 Years of Nursing Experience or 2 Years of LTC experience
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Previous management / leadership experience.
- Interpersonal skills which ensure effective communication with staff, patients, families, physicians, and other members of the healthcare team.
- Knowledgeable in the area of management systems and processes.
For more information on this LTC/SNF RN Manager role, please apply with your most up to date resume! If this is not something of interest, but another area is, let us know as we work nationwide for only permanent positions.