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Sage Creek Post-Acute

Director of Nursing-S

Sage Creek Post-Acute, Las Vegas, Nevada, us, 89105


Overall Management Responsibilities: Overall management of the entire nursing department and staffing levels. Develop and implement nursing policies and procedures and ensure compliance. Responsible for ensuring resident safety and that all residents are treated with utmost respect. Develop and conduct in-services for the clinical staff.

Staffing and Coordination: Responsible for the recruiting, hiring, and training of nursing staff. Coordinates pharmacy services and destruction of expired/discontinued medication. Liaison between the facility, physicians, and family members. Being a witness at a trial in the event of litigation.

Collaboration and Compliance: Work closely with all other departments to ensure excellent overall resident care. Responsible for department budgeting and reporting. Responsible for keeping current on any regulation changes and disseminating this information appropriately. Participate in QA, Utilization Review, and Patient Care conferences.

Surveys and Employee Management: Actively participate in and assist with all state surveys and required follow-up activity. Coordinate MDS and care planning. Conduct employee appraisals and resolve problems including disciplinary actions and terminations. Must maintain employee and resident/patient confidentiality at all times.

Direct Care: Provide direct/hands-on resident/patient care as needed.

Supervisory Requirements: The Director of Nursing is responsible for supervising and managing the ADON and the entire nursing staff either directly or indirectly.

Qualifications: Education and/or Experience: Minimum requirements to perform this position include: Graduation from an Accredited School of Nursing with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred (BSN). Must be in good standing with the State Board of Nursing and maintain all required continuing education/licensing requirements at all times. Minimum of 7 years nurse management experience preferred.

Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and

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