Director of Nursing Job Opening

Job
Summary

As a Director of Nursing with the Good Samaritan Society, you play a crucial
role in leading care for our residents. You have excellent clinical skills, are
a great leader, and are able to manage multiple resident and employee needs
simultaneously.

What's
in it for you: You
will work in a faith-based organization with daily devotions and prayer before
meetings. And you'll be part of a family, offering love and compassion to
residents as part of a dedicated and diverse care team. Just ask our employees

• it's what they love most about their role at the Society. That and our

opportunities for advancement.

You're
a good fit if: You
bring a smile to work every day, are a team player and can set expectations and
drive accountability.

What
you'll do: For
residents, you'll promote a positive living experience that is created with
their life goals in mind and you will work with the medical team that the
resident has chosen to provide the best clinical care possible. You will audit
and monitor resident care each day. You'll audit administration of medication,
monitor the maintenance of health records and oversee the care plan process.
You will work with the nursing staff to be clinically competent and to grow in
their ability to provide quality care to the residents in your location. You'll
also work with the resident's responsible party to understand daily care and
medication needs. Your role may include direct patient care at times,
potentially helping residents with all necessary personal care. You and the
Health Information Manager in your center will be the lead support for the
electronic medical record and you will oversee and monitor all clinical
priorities in your center such as the safe resident handling program and the
nursing budget. You will manage staff effectively to ensure appropriate
employee levels, resident care and admissions. You will work as a team with all
of the other departments to maintain relationships, and meet all team and staff
objectives as assigned.

You're
qualified for this position if: You meet all qualifications outlined
below.

Throughout
our organization, we aim to fulfill the most basic of human needs: to feel
loved, valued and at peace. Join us by applying today.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Prior work experience may not be
required to be hired into this job. Supervisory experience is preferred.
Registered nurse licensure for state of practice is required.

Ability to communicate and comprehend.

Knowledge of basic nursing skills; knowledge and familiarity with the
therapeutic effects and side effects of all medications administered.