Director of Nursing - Lord Chamberlain Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Director of nurse LTC 190 bed unit

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Lord Chamberlain Nursing and Rehabilitation is currently hiring Director of Nursing. Candidates must be Registered Nurses with at least 2 years of supervisory experience, preferably at least one as a DNS in a skilled nursing setting. We are a family owned and operated facility with higher staffing ratios than the industry standard, excellent benefits provided by United Healthcare and a caring community with lots of longevity! Come join our dynamic team!

*$10K SIGN ON BONUS*

• The primary purpose of your job position is to plan, organize, develop and direct the overall operation of our Nursing Service Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator/Asst. Administrator and the Medical Director, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

•  As the Director of Nursing Services, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.  In the absence of the Medical Director, you are charged with carrying out the resident care policies established by Lord Chamberlain.

• As the Director of Nursing Services, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.  In the absence of the Medical Director, you are charged with carrying out the resident care policies established by Lord Chamberlain.

Director of Nursing Services (DNS) Requirements

• Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university.

  Experience

  Must have, as a minimum,  2 year(s) of experience as a supervisor in a long-term care facility, or other related health care facility and one year nursing service administration.

  Specific Requirements

  ·         Possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN in the state of Connecticut.

  ·         Be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

  ·         Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

  ·         Possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.

  ·         Be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.

  ·         Possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.

  ·         Possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care.

  ·         Have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.

  ·         Be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.

  ·         Be able to relate information concerning a resident's condition.

  ·         Not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Director of nurse  (DNS) Benefits (*FT and/or PT positions only)

• Competitive pay
• Shift differentials
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance*
• PTO*
• 401 (k) with employer match*
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Meal Period
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Longevity Credit*
• Short- & Long-Term Disability*

Director of nurse (DNS) Pay Rate

• TBD