Director of Nursing

American Medical Associates Hamilton Township, NJ, US

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Director of Nursing - Nursing Home

Located in Mercerville, Hamilton Township, NJ

Salary Range: $150K-$180K range **based on experience**

Responsibilities:

Supervising all nursing staff
Overseeing department budgets
Reporting to higher management in the healthcare facilities
Maintaining high standards of care for all patients
Managing patients’ data and medical records as confidential records
Communicating with doctors, patients and family members about patient health
Recruiting, training and onboarding new nursing staff
Providing ongoing education classes
Implementing new procedures and training Nurses on policies

Qualifications:

Must have prior experience as a Director of Nursing

·         Must have long term care experience

·         Must have NJ RN license

·         Must have strong leadership skills

·         Must have hands on experience as a Director of Nursing in long term care

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