Job Description
Job Description
Eklego is proud to be leading a Director of Nursing search for a prominent organization in the Central New York area.
What will I do as the Director of Nursing?
The primary purpose of this role is to plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of Nursing Services and to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained.
- Develops and maintains nursing policies, procedures, objectives and practice standards.
- Prepares schedules within budgetary guidelines and ensures; assists with budget process.
- Maintains and prepares records, documentation and reports as required by policies and regulations.
- Acts as a catalyst for quality improvement.
- Performs daily rounding on residents and team members.
- Remains compliant with all federal, state, local and corporate regulations.
- Creates, maintains and supports a safe work environment and work practices.
- Responsible for the Comprehensive Resident Assessment and Interdisciplinary Plan of Care process.
- Participates in the talent acquisition process, training, supervision and corrective action for the nursing team.
- Evaluates job performance and reviews peer evaluations for assigned team members.
- Participate in the preparation of nursing schedules to assure adequate staffing and quality care.
- Conducts regular team meetings for all shifts.
- Maintains accurate resident census reports.
- Maintains budgetary control of supply inventory, cost containment and nursing team.
- Develops positive relationships and is accessible to all residents, families, visitors and team members.
- Promotes and supports the culture of patient centered care and service.
Qualifications:
- Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse in New York.
- Minimum of five years prior experience in long-term care services.
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Why Choose Eklego?
As a Nursing professional, your skills are highly sought after, and you have many options. Here's what to expect with Eklego:
- We'll take the time to learn about your background, your goals, and your needs.
- Our clients rely on our expertise and trust Eklego to bring talent like YOU because we're ALL better together
We are an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status, including genetic information.