Director of Nursing

Brookside Nursing Center in Madill, OK

Type

Full-time

Contact Information

Contact: Administrator Jones
Phone: 580-795-2100
Fax: 580-677-9918
Email: admin.brookside@elmbrookhomes.com
Website: brooksidenursingcenter.com

Description

A Director of Nursing is a registered nurse who is responsible for overseeing all aspects of nursing within the healthcare facility. Will handle administrative duties as they pertain to patient care, supply needs, and finance. While a director of nursing is an educated and licensed nurse.

Skill sets for a nursing director include patience, leadership abilities, tact, and the ability to work under pressure. In addition, strong organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively are valuable assets for the job.

The nursing director often acts as a liaison between the nursing staff and the physicians or healthcare facility managers. He or she is expected to understand the nursing staff's concerns and relay those concerns to management members and doctors. In addition, the director is expected to make suggestions to address the concerns of the nursing staff.

Planning and implementing strategies for operational management are primary job duties for a director of nursing. Meetings with physicians and staff members provide the director with the information needed to plan operational strategies. Implementation of those strategies may include training, hiring additional staff, or scheduling changes.

- Candidate must be on board with person-centered care and changing the culture in LTC.

- We foster a core belief that aging should be a continued stage of development and growth, rather than a period of decline.

- Wages and benefits are based on experience/education and will be discussed upon hire.