Director of Nursing

3 weeks ago

Flagstaff, United States Axius Technologies Inc. Full time

Director Nursing

Location: Flagstaff, AZ

24 Months Contract



Morning Shift / 1st Shift


Job Description:


1. Plans, organizes and directs nursing functions to comply with long-and short-term goals, facility policies and procedures, nursing home regulations, and budget.

2. Responsible for the provision of nursing care and services to Veterans/Members 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Determines nursing staff requirements including levels of training needed and allocation to treatment function and areas. Ensures adequate staff to meet direct care needs, assessments, planning, (2. cont'd) evaluation and supervision. Provides assistance on units or with supervision as required. Hires, supervises, evaluates, counsels, and disciplines staff. Reviews and evaluates staff job performance through monthly 1 on 1 coaching sessions and annual appraisals.

3. Participates actively in the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI), clinical meetings, and other facility meetings as directed by the Administrator. Directs a nursing education program to promote growth and development of nursing personnel. Oversees ASVH staff compliance with annual TB skin testing (3. cont'd) requirements. Oversees the development, presentation and tracking of mandatory in-service training for ASVH staff.

4. Conducts investigations of policy issues, staff and veteran/member allegations and other potential disciplinary problems, taking corrective action as necessary. Makes regulatory reports as indicated.

5. Actively involved in AMS processes such huddle boards, problem solving, job breakdown sheets, success tracking, and standardized work. Serves on committees and attends related meetings. Completes special projects as assigned. Assumes staff assignments when necessary. Consults with department and facility (5. cont'd) managers relative to program objectives, staffing and equipment needs, budget, operational policies and procedures and management issues. Assists Administrator in preparing for surveys. Other duties as assigned as related to the position (typically 5% - 10%)


Skills Preferred

  • Advanced nursing knowledge related to clinical management of moderate to complex medical conditions found within a skilled nursing facility. Knowledge of fundamental nursing policies and procedures as they are generally written and applied within the skilled nursing facility.
  • Extensive knowledge of employee management issues including knowledge of scheduling, training, supervision and application of nursing practices.
  • Extensive knowledge of all relevant regulations as they pertain to the skilled nursing facility including OBRA, OSHA and other standards.
  • Extensive knowledge of regulatory requirements related to the quality of resident assessments.
  • Minimum Data Sets and the design and implementation of resident care plans.
  • Extensive knowledge of human resource functions, including recruiting, interviewing, training, coaching/counseling and taking disciplinary action.
  • Knowledge of design and implementation of systems related to work flow, scheduling, quality assurance functions and tracking the frequency and prevalence of quality indicators within the skilled nursing environment.
  • Knowledge of State Personnel Rules. Skill in managing systems, functions, material/supply resources, human resources and nursing practice.
  • Advanced clinical skills necessary for assessment and planning appropriate medical interventions, especially as they apply to quality indicators.
  • Fundamental nursing skills that may be used when providing nursing care or supervising and assessing the work and practice of other nursing staff.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Problem solving skills as they relate to nursing care and practice, interpersonal relationships, internal/external resources and critical family/resident issues.
  • Management/leadership skills. Abide by nursing regulations. Listen, observe, assess and respond to medical emergencies.
  • Evaluate, analyze, make independent decisions, and follow up regarding client health problems.
  • Respond to medical issues/inquiries in a professional manner. Work with professional and non- professional staff to ensure health and safety of residents.


Experience Required

  • Advanced nursing knowledge related to clinical management of moderate to complex medical conditions found within a skilled nursing facility Knowledge of fundamental nursing policies and procedures as they are generally written and applied within the skilled nursing facility Extensive knowledge of employee management issues including knowledge of scheduling, training, supervision and application of nursing practices.
  • Extensive knowledge of all relevant regulations as they pertain to the skilled nursing facility including OBRA, OSHA and other standards.
  • Extensive knowledge of regulatory requirements related to the quality of resident assessments.
  • Minimum Data Sets and the design and implementation of resident care plans. Extensive knowledge of human resource functions, including recruiting, interviewing, training, coaching/counseling and taking disciplinary action.
  • Knowledge of design and implementation of systems related to work flow, scheduling, quality assurance functions and tracking the frequency and prevalence of quality indicators within the skilled nursing environment.
  • Knowledge of State Personnel Rules


Experience Preferred

  • Experience in a Skilled Nursing / Long-term Care facility Supervisory/management experience as a nurse


Education Required

Active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Arizona Fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety


Education Preferred

2 or 4 years degree from a nationally accredited nursing program.


Additional Information

Active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Arizona Fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety Flagstaff location: 2100 N Gemini Drive, Flagstaff, AZ

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