Director of Nursing ($10k Sign On Bonus Available!) – Salem, MA

AdviniaCare at Salem is offering a $10k sign-on bonus for a Director of Nursing.The candidate will assume the total responsibility for the deliverance of quality resident care through the development and management of nursing personnel, fiscal resources, and the maintenance of a safe environment. They will organize, direct, supervise and administer nursing policy in accordance with the mission statement, policy, and procedures of the facility and nursing standards of practice.

Responsibilities

• Frequent rounds to all nursing units to evaluate resident care and provide support and encouragement to nursing personnel.
• To provide and accept input from Unit Coordinators in the deliverance of quality resident care.
• Establish philosophy and objectives for the Department of Nursing.
• Interprets and implements administrative policies.
• Develops and revises departmental policies and procedures to assure compliance with Federal, State, Department of Public Health and facility regulatory guidelines.
• Communicates current nursing practice to all nursing personnel to assure compliance with actual and projected regulatory changes and medical practices.
• Participates with other professional staff in developing and implementing policies for resident care.
• Maintains daily contact with the Assistant Director of Nursing/Supervisor on staffing needs for all nursing units.
• Monitors and evaluates the performance of ADON, supervisors, and other nursing personnel.
• Manages nursing personnel which includes recruitment, selection, position assignment, orientation, in-service education, supervision, evaluation and termination.
• Acts as a role model to facility personnel.
• Participates in problem-solving with staff to assure resident quality care and staff job satisfaction.
• Maintains certification in CPR.
• Ensures all residents’ rights/dignity.

Education

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• B.S. degree preferred.
• Current R.N. registration, within the state.
• Four years experience preferred with a minimum of two years long term care experience.
• A minimum of two years of previous leadership experience, preferably in long-term care.
• Must be able to sit, walk, push, pull, twist, turn, grasp, and bend.