Interim Director of Nursing

Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse with a growth mindset to serve as our Interim Director of Nursing and help lead our nursing team to ensure the highest standards of patient care. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a comprehensive understanding of nursing practices, regulations, and healthcare management. This role involves overseeing nursing operations, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This role will facilitate in creating a collaborative environment among staff to provide exceptional care to our patients. This position is salaried (exempt) and report to the Executive Director. The annual salary will depend on experience that the candidates brings to the position.

Responsibilities

• Manages and directs all aspects of the Nursing Services Department.
• Makes rounds to ensure that nursing personnel perform their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards.
• Makes rounds with physicians as necessary.
• Communicates information to nursing personnel regarding new resident admissions and resident discharges and provides oversight of the admission and discharge process.
• Reviews nursing personnel medical record documentation to ensure that it is appropriately and accurately descriptive of the nursing care provided.
• Contributes to the development and maintenance of written nursing policies and procedures.
• Provides written and oral reports/recommendations to the Administrator, as necessary/required, concerning the operation of the nursing services department.
• Prepares for and participates in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies.
• Supports the Quality Assessment & Assurance Committee in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficiencies.
• Serves on facility committees (i.e., Infection Control, Policy Advisory, Pharmaceutical, Budget, Quality Assessment and Assurance, Care Planning, etc.).
• Evaluates and implements recommendations from established committees as they may pertain to nursing services.
• Determines nursing staffing levels to meet the needs of the residents and ensures that sufficient number of licensed nurses and CNAs are scheduled to meet the daily nursing care needs of each resident.
• Assists in the recruitment and selection of nursing staff.
• Ensures that new nursing staff are properly oriented and trained.
• Develops nursing staff work assignments and schedules.
• Resolves complaints and grievances made by nursing department personnel.
• Ensures that nursing department employment actions are administered fairly and in compliance with the facility’s Policy Against Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation.
• Supervises and assists in management of the infection control program including ensuring that personal protective equipment is used in the handling of infectious materials by nursing personnel.
• Assists in the development of preliminary and comprehensive assessments of the nursing needs of each resident are performed in furtherance of the resident care planning policy.
• Observes medication passes and treatments to ensure quality.
• Develops, plans and conducts in-service training classes.
• Develop a written plan of care (preliminary and comprehensive) for each resident that identifies the problems/needs of the resident, indicates the care to be given, goals to be accomplished, and which professional service is responsible for each element of care.
• Duties shall include providing direct patient care.

Experience & Qualifications

• Must possess an active license as a Registered Nurse valid in Colorado
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• A minimum of one of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, long-term care, or other related health care facility is required.
• Experience with infection prevention, staff development, and wound care is strongly preferred.
• Two years of experience as a nurse in a similar facility is preferred
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices, procedures, and relevant laws and regulations.
• Must possess leadership and supervisory abilities and be willing to work harmoniously with others.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage effectively with staff, patients, and families.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds infrequently, with occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds

While this is an interim position, it may leader to other nursing leadership opportunities within our parent company, Ensign Services. We're looking for someone who aligns with our core values: Customer Second, Accountability, Passion for Learning, Love One Another, Intelligent Risk Taking, Celebration, and Ownership.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Skilled nursing facility: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RN License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Aurora, CO 80014 (Required)

Work Location: In person