Nurse Manager - Long-Term Care plans and implements the overall nursing policies, procedures, and services for a long-term care facility. Maintains nursing staff by recruiting, selecting, and training clinical staff. Being a Nurse Manager - Long-Term Care ensures that nurses are current in competencies, assessments, licensure, certifications, and other annual training. May provide direct patient care and is responsible for evaluating patient health. Additionally, Nurse Manager - Long-Term Care may require an advanced degree. Requires Registered Nurse (RN). Typically reports to a director. The Nurse Manager - Long-Term Care manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Nurse Manager - Long-Term Care typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1-3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Health and Wellness Director (Director of Nursing, DON)
The Health and Wellness Director (HWD) is responsible for the overall implementation, delivery, and coordination of resident services at the community. This person also carries out supervisory responsibilities within the nursing department and as delegated and directed by the Executive Director in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsible to ensure the highest level of care and customer service is maintained within the community in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.
Essential Functions:
Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you may be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is an essential function of the position.
Requirements:
Qualified candidates must possess an active, unencumbered Ohio nursing license (RN preferred). Minimum of 1-year experience in senior housing and/or geriatric nursing required. Prior nursing leadership experience preferred. Candidate must possess strong written and verbal communication skills and be able to work effectively with the team in the community, residents, families, and support agencies. Candidate must be able to read, write and speak the English language and be able to communicate effectively with residents, families, physicians, and employees. Candidate must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Subject to call back during emergency conditions such as severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster and other as needed. Candidate must have the ability to be on call, and occasionally work nights, weekends, and holidays. Candidate must be CPR certified and must pass all pre-employment screening per facility policy and state regulations.