Director of Nursing (Phoenix)

Director of Nursing

Location : Phoenix, AZ 85012

Duration : 7 Months

Schedule : Flexible- 7 : 00am to 3 : 30pm or 8 : 30am to 4 : 30pm TBD on Administrator and Over Time needed.

Compliance Items :

1. COVID vaccination or declination of offered vaccine

2. Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card

3. Hepatitis B vaccination or declination of offered vaccine

4. CPR / BLS Card

5. TB Skin Test (No older than 6 months)

6. RN License

Job Description : Skills Preferred

• Advanced nursing knowledge related to clinical management of moderate to complex medical conditions found within a skilled nursing facility. Knowledge of fundamental nursing policies and procedures as they are generally written and applied within the skilled nursing facility.
• Extensive knowledge of employee management issues including knowledge of scheduling, training, supervision and application of nursing practices.
• Extensive knowledge of all relevant regulations as they pertain to the skilled nursing facility including OBRA, OSHA and other standards.
• Extensive knowledge of regulatory requirements related to the quality of resident assessments.
• Minimum Data Sets and the design and implementation of resident care plans.
• Extensive knowledge of human resource functions, including recruiting, interviewing, training, coaching / counseling and taking disciplinary action.
• Knowledge of design and implementation of systems related to work flow, scheduling, quality assurance functions and tracking the frequency and prevalence of quality indicators within the skilled nursing environment.
• Knowledge of State Personnel Rules. Skill in managing systems, functions, material / supply resources, human resources and nursing practice.
• Advanced clinical skills necessary for assessment and planning appropriate medical interventions, especially as they apply to quality indicators.
• Fundamental nursing skills that may be used when providing nursing care or supervising and assessing the work and practice of other nursing staff.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Problem solving skills as they relate to nursing care and practice, interpersonal relationships, internal / external resources and critical family / resident issues.
• Management / leadership skills. Abide by nursing regulations. Listen, observe, assess and respond to medical emergencies.
• Evaluate, analyze, make independent decisions, and follow up regarding client health problems.
• Respond to medical issues / inquiries in a professional manner. Work with professional and non- professional staff to ensure health and safety of residents.

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