Nursing Department Director

Goldwater Care Toluca is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Nursing to lead our nursing department. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, organizing, developing, and directing the overall operation of our nursing department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the nursing service department, as well as its programs and activities.
• Develop, maintain, and periodically update written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department.
• Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the Administrator, as necessary/required, concerning the operation of the nursing service department.
• Develop methods for coordination of nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents' total regimen of care.
• Maintain an ongoing quality assurance program for the nursing department.
• Participate in facility surveys made by authorized government agencies as necessary or as may be directed.
• Assist the Quality Assessment & Assurance Committee in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficiencies.
• Assist with discharge planning and perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies charting, etc.
• Monitor the facility's QI, QM, and survey reports.
• Assist in the developing plans of action to correct potential or identified problem areas.

• Must have, as a minimum, 3 years of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related health care facility.
• Registered Nurse with current unencumbered state license.
• Current CPR Certification is required.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English language.
• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team concept.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.
• Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures that are necessary for providing quality care.
• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident's condition.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of the facility, which include a medical and physical examination.
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 lbs. to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.
• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.