Director Of Nursing
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onFort Worth Main Post Office, 251, West Lancaster Avenue, Downtown Fort Worth, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, 76102, United States
About the Role
The Director of Nursing serves as the administrative leader for the facility's Nursing Department, reporting directly to the Administrator and collaborating closely with the managing company's nursing coordinator. This role is pivotal in ensuring the highest quality of care is delivered to residents in a cost-effective, efficient, and timely manner. The Director exercises full administrative authority over nursing service objectives, policies, procedures, and staff training, balancing the health care and legal responsibilities owed to residents, the facility, and employees.
Day in the Life
The Director of Nursing operates across all nursing areas of the facility, often working varying shifts including weekends to ensure continuous oversight. The role involves a dynamic mix of high-level strategy and hands-on care. Daily activities include conducting rounds on all residents to assess needs and implement interventions, coordinating nursing services with other departments, and ensuring all physician orders are executed correctly.
A significant portion of the day is dedicated to staff leadership: assigning personnel based on skill sets and resident needs, evaluating performance, and conducting educational programs to maintain professional standards. The Director also manages the physical environment, ensuring supplies and equipment are available and safe, while actively participating in emergency situations and the interdisciplinary care planning process. The role requires constant communication with residents, families, physicians, and the medical staff to foster a cooperative and supportive environment.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Fort Worth Main Post Office, 251, West Lancaster Avenue, Downtown Fort Worth, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, 76102, United States
Fort Worth, Texas
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleSupervise all nursing activities and promote improvement in nursing care quality
- check_circleConduct daily rounds on all residents and implement necessary interventions
- check_circleConduct orientation and educational programs for nursing staff
- check_circleParticipate in the overall assessment and interdisciplinary care planning process
- check_circleCoordinate nursing services with other departments and medical staff
- check_circleManage the nursing department within designated staffing and supply budgets
- check_circlePlan, organize, and coordinate all nursing functions for professional and nonprofessional personnel
- check_circleManage emergency situations and provide direct care as needed
- check_circleEvaluate staff performance, provide guidance, and prepare performance reports
- check_circleAssign personnel based on skills and resident needs while preparing time schedules
- check_circleAssist in interviewing, selecting, and terminating nursing personnel as required
- check_circleOversee accurate recording of medications, narcotics, and resident care reports
Requirements
- verifiedGraduate of an accredited school of nursing
- verifiedValid nursing license in the state of employment
- verifiedPre-employment Tuberculosis screening
- verifiedAnnual Tuberculosis screening
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Nursing License, Geriatric, Emergency Care, Tuberculosis Screening, Fire Drill Regulations, Disaster Plan, Ionizing Radiation.
Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (degree not specified).
Frequently asked questions about Director Of Nursing at Southwest Nursing & Rehab
What does a Director Of Nursing at Southwest Nursing & Rehab do?expand_more
In this Director Of Nursing at Southwest Nursing & Rehab role, you will supervise all nursing activities and promote improvement in nursing care quality; conduct daily rounds on all residents and implement necessary interventions; conduct orientation and educational programs for nursing staff; and participate in the overall assessment and interdisciplinary care planning process.
What are the requirements for this Director Of Nursing role?expand_more
To qualify for the Director Of Nursing at Southwest Nursing & Rehab position, applicants should have: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; Valid nursing license in the state of employment; Pre-employment Tuberculosis screening; and Annual Tuberculosis screening.
Where is the Director Of Nursing role at Southwest Nursing & Rehab located?expand_more
Director Of Nursing at Southwest Nursing & Rehab is based in Fort Worth Main Post Office, 251, West Lancaster Avenue, Downtown Fort Worth, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, 76102, United States. This is a on-site role.
Is this Director Of Nursing job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
Southwest Nursing & Rehab has listed this Director Of Nursing role as on-site.
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Candidates for Director Of Nursing at Southwest Nursing & Rehab should have executive.
What skills do you need for the Director Of Nursing role at Southwest Nursing & Rehab?expand_more
Key skills for Director Of Nursing at Southwest Nursing & Rehab include Nursing License; Geriatric; Emergency Care; Tuberculosis Screening; Fire Drill Regulations; Disaster Plan; and Ionizing Radiation.
What education is required for Director Of Nursing at Southwest Nursing & Rehab?expand_more
Educational requirements for this role: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (degree not specified).
What category does the Director Of Nursing role belong to?expand_more
Director Of Nursing at Southwest Nursing & Rehab is part of the healthcare & nursing job category on Recrutus.