Director of Nursing - Extended Care Unit
Roxboro, North Carolina
Description
Person Memorial Hospital
Who We Are:
At Person Memorial Hospital, we value people and strive to create an environment where individuals are recognized for who they are, not just what they can do. Our community facility boasts 68 beds and offers a range of specialties, including orthopedics, cardiology, general surgery, and emergency medicine. We also have a skilled nursing facility, imaging and laboratory services, and other subspecialty care options.
Where We Are:
Roxboro is north of the busy urban areas of Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill. The town is known for its serene rural landscapes, pleasant climate, and warm small-town hospitality. Surrounded by beautiful hills, lush forests, and farmlands, Roxboro offers a relaxed lifestyle with excellent educational facilities, affordable tax rates, quality healthcare, and various recreational activities.
Position Summary
The Director of Nursing is directly accountable for all patient care activities performed within the facility on a 24-hour basis. Provides direction, supervision, and evaluation of all patient care. Organizes and implements management systems, facility policies, procedures, and programs. Coordinates Nursing Service activities with facility administration, community agencies, physician, families, consultant personnel, and ancillary service personnel. Assumes responsibility for nursing service compliance to federal, state, and local regulations. Performs other work of the department and is responsible for assigned sections on a 24 hours basis.
Reports to: Extended Care Unit Administrator
Responsibilities of the Position:
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Associate degree in Nursing is required.
Bachelor's degree in Nursing is preferred.
Certifications/Licenses:
Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) is required through American Heart Association upon hire or within 30 days of hire.
Licenses: Registered Nurse license is required.
Required Skills
Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Two to three years of professional nursing experience with one year in supervisory experience is required.
Knowledge of State and Federal regulations in Nursing Homes is preferred.
The employee must have the ability to understand, communicate and react effectively to the unique needs of long-term care patients and families.
EEOC Statement:
Person Memorial Hospital ensures all job applicants and employees have equal employment opportunities. We comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against an employee or job applicant based on factors such as color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
Person Memorial Hospital
Who We Are:
At Person Memorial Hospital, we value people and strive to create an environment where individuals are recognized for who they are, not just what they can do. Our community facility boasts 68 beds and offers a range of specialties, including orthopedics, cardiology, general surgery, and emergency medicine. We also have a skilled nursing facility, imaging and laboratory services, and other subspecialty care options.
Where We Are:
Roxboro is north of the busy urban areas of Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill. The town is known for its serene rural landscapes, pleasant climate, and warm small-town hospitality. Surrounded by beautiful hills, lush forests, and farmlands, Roxboro offers a relaxed lifestyle with excellent educational facilities, affordable tax rates, quality healthcare, and various recreational activities.
Position Summary
The Director of Nursing is directly accountable for all patient care activities performed within the facility on a 24-hour basis. Provides direction, supervision, and evaluation of all patient care. Organizes and implements management systems, facility policies, procedures, and programs. Coordinates Nursing Service activities with facility administration, community agencies, physician, families, consultant personnel, and ancillary service personnel. Assumes responsibility for nursing service compliance to federal, state, and local regulations. Performs other work of the department and is responsible for assigned sections on a 24 hours basis.
Reports to: Extended Care Unit Administrator
Responsibilities of the Position:
- Assesses the resident's condition and nursing care needs; plans care, and defines appropriate nursing interventions to meet those plans of care and the physical, psychological, social and rehabilitative needs of the resident, including discharge planning.
- Develops individualized nursing care plans for assigned residents.
- Implements care plans and makes revisions accordingly.
- Evaluates resident care outcomes.
- Collaborates with physicians and other members of the health care team.
- Coordinates resident care, admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Defines the mission for the department and shares the corporate vision with assigned staff.
- Directs operations and administration of the department under the general guidance of the facility Administrator.
- Develops and directs assigned personnel in the performance of their duties and responsibilities.
- Communicates, coordinates and/or collaborates with Administrator, other staff and management personnel, physicians, peers, outside officials, vendors, and consultants with regard to departmental and corporate activities and issues.
- Oversees the procurement, sets up, use and/or maintenance of equipment, supplies, and work areas.
- Oversees/maintains skill competences and assumes responsibility for professional development and on-going education.
- Other tasks and duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Associate degree in Nursing is required.
Bachelor's degree in Nursing is preferred.
Certifications/Licenses:
Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) is required through American Heart Association upon hire or within 30 days of hire.
Licenses: Registered Nurse license is required.
Required Skills
Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Two to three years of professional nursing experience with one year in supervisory experience is required.
Knowledge of State and Federal regulations in Nursing Homes is preferred.
The employee must have the ability to understand, communicate and react effectively to the unique needs of long-term care patients and families.
EEOC Statement:
Person Memorial Hospital ensures all job applicants and employees have equal employment opportunities. We comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against an employee or job applicant based on factors such as color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
Created: 2024-06-25
Reference: 7460-8760
Country: United States
State: North Carolina
City: Roxboro
About Lifepoint Health
Founded in: 1999
Number of Employees: 60000
Website: https://lifepointhealth.net/
Career site: https://lifepointhealth.jobs.net/
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