Director Of Nursing Services

Bedford Pa

**
Nursing department management
Develop nursing policies
Resident safety and respect
** The Director of Nursing Services at Bedford, PA, is responsible for overseeing the nursing department, ensuring resident care, and managing staff. The role requires a registered nurse with significant management experience, focusing on policy development, compliance, and direct patient care. **

Job Summary

  • The Director of Nursing (DON) is a registered nurse responsible for the overall management of the entire nursing department, including staffing levels, policy development, and ensuring resident safety and respect.
  • Key duties include recruiting, hiring, and training nursing staff, coordinating pharmacy services, acting as a liaison between the facility, physicians, and family members, and managing department budgeting.
  • The role requires participation in quality assurance, utilization review, patient care conferences, state surveys, MDS coordination, and providing direct resident care as needed.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The Director of Nursing Services at Bedford, PA, is responsible for overseeing the nursing department, ensuring resident care, and managing staff. The role requires a registered nurse with significant management experience, focusing on policy development, compliance, and direct patient care. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Nursing department management
  • Develop nursing policies
  • Resident safety and respect
  • Staff recruitment and training
  • Pharmacy services coordination
  • Liaison with physicians and families
  • Department budgeting and reporting

Nice-to-have

  • Continuous learning of regulations
  • Active participation in surveys
  • Team collaboration across departments

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred
  • Minimum 7 years nurse management experience
  • Proficient in Microsoft Suite and Point Click Care (PCC)
  • Maintain continuing education and licensing

Work Rights

Not specified

Tailored Resume

Cover Letter