Director of Nursing

Polaris Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center Milford, DE, US

Lead with Compassion. Inspire Excellence. Make a Difference.

At Polaris Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, we are dedicated to providing exceptional care to our residents while offering fantastic careers for our staff. As the Director of Nursing, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the delivery of quality care and services to our residents. We are seeking a strong and dynamic leader to join our team!

RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE DIRECTOR OF NURSING ARE:

• Develops and implements clinical systems that ensure consistent delivery of quality resident care and services.
• Organizes, plans, and directs department functions and activities to comply with long and short-term objectives.
• Consistently evaluates the department policies and procedures for compliance with current rules and regulations.
• Monitors Quality Indicators, identifies trends, and develops action plans.
• Interprets regulatory requirements and monitors documentation for compliance.
• Maintains compliance with nursing care standards, policies, procedures, and regulatory agency requirements.
• Manages and analyzes the staffing patterns to ensure that all nursing units are staffed accordingly.
• Establishes positive employee relations programs and practices.
• Serves as a role model and mentor for the entire nursing team, uses effective communication skills by providing timely feedback to all personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE DIRECTOR OF NURSING POSITION:

• Must possess a current Registered Nurse license.
• Three years of supervisory and/or Director of Nursing experience preferred.
• Must have the ability to lead and develop all nursing personnel.
• Knowledgeable of Federal, State, and local long-term care regulations a must.

BENEFITS FOR THE DIRECTOR OF NURSING:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Great work environment

If you are a dedicated and passionate nurse leader, we look forward to reviewing your resume for the Director of Nursing position! EOE Apply today and join our team of dedicated professionals!

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