Director of Nursing for Skilled Nursing Center – BSN Preferred, Days, Awesome Salary Benefits

Director of Nursing (RN) – Skilled Nursing / Long-Term Care Facility

POSITION TYPE: Registered Nurse (RN) – Director of Nursing

SPECIALTY UNIT: Skilled Nursing / Long-Term Care Facility

LOCATION: Houston, Texas

SHIFT: Days

JOB TYPE: Full-Time Permanent

Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced Director of Nursing to organize and oversee all nursing operations of the facility. You will create a collaborative and efficient workplace with attention to quality standards and policies where all personnel will be able to do their best in caring for patients.

A Director of Nursing should have once been a hard-working and compassionate registered nurse who steadily developed their managerial and administrative skills. Being efficient, dedicated, a good listener and a problem-solver is key goals for this position.

Responsibilities:

• Direct, oversee and evaluate all nursing personnel (RN, LPN etc.).
• Guide staffing procedures.
• Set objectives and long-term goals for the nursing department.
• Organize and coordinate admission, nursing and patient care procedures.
• Develop and enforce policies aiming for legal compliance and high-quality standards.
• Control budgets and monitor expenditures.
• Resolve issues and deficiencies when needed.
• Manage record-keeping procedures.
• Other duties as needed.

Job Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Direct Deposit
• 401K
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Employee discount program
• Excellent room for growth and advancement

Requirements:

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in state of practice.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required – Master’s Degree preferred.
• Two (2) years of experience in a nursing management role required. 
• Must have and maintain current BLS certification.
• Two (2) years of clinical experience in a skilled nursing / long term care facility. 
• Understanding of basic budgeting and financial reporting.
• Great knowledge of legal regulations and best practices in healthcare.
• Willingness to keep abreast of changing standards in nursing administration.
• Excellent ability to lead and develop personnel.
• Great communication and people skills.
• Outstanding organizational and management skills.
• Aptitude in problem-solving.
• Valid CPR certification.