Director of Nursing

Amoroso Woodridge is currently seeking a strong, experienced clinical leader to serve as our Director of Nursing. In this salaried leadership role, you will oversee our 95-bed Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation facility, ensuring our residents receive the highest standard of care in a warm, family-like environment.

Minimum Requirements

A Registered Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university AND a minimum of three (3) years of skilled nursing experience as a supervisor in a Long-Term Care (LTC) facility.

• Applicants must have a current unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Pennsylvania
• Must have current CPR certification at the time of hire.

Must be able to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary; will be on call 24 hours seven (7) days a week.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Administrator, the Director of Nursing will plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Nursing Department in accordance with Professional Nursing Law and current Federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations governing the facility.

Job Overview

Duties

Plans, supervises, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates, and directs the Nursing Department, as well as its programs and activities in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facilities.

Participates in daily or weekly management team meetings to discuss census changes, resident changes in status, and complaints or concerns.

Participates in the recruitment, hiring, and termination of nursing personnel.

Evaluates work performance of all nursing personnel and implements discipline according to operational policies; oversees the nursing scheduler to ensure resident needs and regulatory and budget standards are met.

Performs daily rounds to observe residents and ensure nursing needs are being met; may provide direct nursing care as necessary.

Participates in Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) or facility assessment activities, i. e., carrying out duties assigned as part of a performance improvement committee as required

Collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary team, physicians, consultants, and community agencies to identify and resolve issues and improve the quality of services.

Conducts observations of nursing care and supervises the development of in-service education to ensure the nursing staff are competent in current knowledge and skills.

Monitors, assists, and implements the infection control program in accordance with current infection control guidelines to prevent the development and transmission of disease and infection.

Assists in the preparation of inspection surveys, staff in-service training on survey processes, and participation in mock surveys; implements follow-up required to rectify to any inspection violations.

Oversees resident incidents and concerns daily to identify any unusual occurrences and reports them promptly to the Administrator and/or state agency for appropriate action; protects residents from abuse and cooperates with all investigations.

Acts in an administrative capacity in the absence of the Administrator.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge Of

Nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that govern long-term care.

• Principles and practices of supervision.
• Infection control policies and procedures.
• Bargaining unit agreements and labor relations procedures.
• Quality Measure Management
• Regulatory Compliance

Ability To

• Create and maintain positive relationships and culture with residents and staff.
• Provide a hands on leadership approach through education, coaching and mentoring.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Seek new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices.
• Manage and direct a large and culturally diverse workforce.
• Communicate with medical and nursing staff as well as other departments.

Plan, organize, direct, control, coordinate, and evaluate the quality and appropriateness of care and treatment provided by both professional nursing staff and direct care staff in all resident areas with a hands on approach.

Ensure delivery of compassionate quality care and nursing supervision as evidenced by adequate staff coverage on the units, general cleanliness, and maintaining optimal resident functions.

Promote safe work practices, safety rules, and accident prevention procedures to prevent employee injury and illness.

Assist in evacuating residents during emergency situations.

Work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays as necessary. On call 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

What We Offer

• We provide a comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family:
• Competitive Annual Salary
• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Amoroso Woodridge is a Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Contingent upon background checks.