DIRECTOR OF NURSING

Job Description

Job Description

Come join this collaborative and innovative team. At Integritus Healthcare you will enjoy WEEKLY pay, generous time off, exceptional health insurance, and the ability to grow in your career.

Integritus Healthcare wants you!

Generous Sign on Bonus !

Competitive pay based on experience :

At Mt. Greylock, we have been caring for area families since 1981, providing top-quality skilled nursing care for short-term rehabilitation and long-term care.

We focus on maximizing patient recovery, comfort and independence for the highest possible quality of life. From post-surgery and post-hospital rehabilitation to long-term care for a chronic illness, our highly skilled care teams provide compassionate attention and specialized care every step of the way.

Mt. Greylock is a non-profit, 100-Bed, 4-Star, skilled rehabilitation and nursing facility in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Work with a seasoned Nursing Home Administrator and where your decisions matter.

Join our team as a professional and compassionate provider. Our culture is driven by our mission for caring and excellence.

Berkshire Healthcare is a place where the support is real, and you are not alone.

As Director of Nursing Services, DNS, join our team of dedicated and professional staff to make a difference in the lives of those you care for!

Oversees the operations of the Nursing Department in accordance with current Federal, State and facility standards, guidelines and regulations.

Responsible for the supervision and provision of quality of nursing care in our facility. Work with a creative & innovative team of caring and compassionate staff.

Our diverse services include subacute and long-term care.

Job Type : Full-time

Salary : Starting at $130,000

Education :

Associate Required

Qualifications :

Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in this

state.

Must have, as a minimum, 5 year(s) of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, long-term care

facility, or other related health care facility.

Must have, as a minimum, 6 months training experience in rehabilitative and restorative

nursing practices.

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such

action.

Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors,

government agencies / personnel, and the general public.

Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws,

regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.

Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with

and supervise other personnel.

Must be able to plan, organize, develop, implement, & interpret programs, goals, objectives,

policies and procedures necessary for providing quality care and a sound operation.

Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into

existing nursing practices.

• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, & be willing to handle residents,

staff, and visitors, based on whatever maturity level at which they are functioning.

• Must be able to maintain good personnel relations and employee morale.
• Must be knowledgeable of computer systems, system applications, and other office equipment.
• Must be able to communicate policies, procedures, regulations, reports, etc., to personnel,

residents, family members, visitors, and government agencies / personnel.

Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Responsibilities :

• Direct the nursing service department in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines governing long-term care.
• Make recommendations to the Administrator, as necessary / required, concerning the operation of the nursing service department.
• Coordinate nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents' total regimen of care.
• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies.
• Assist in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficiencies.
• Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary.
• Schedule, attend, and participate in developing the agenda for Care Plan Committee meetings as necessary.
• Participate in Discharge Plans and make such plans available to the Care Plan Committee as required or as may be necessary.
• Determine the staffing needs of the nursing service department necessary to meet the total nursing needs of the residents.
• Assist the Administrator and / or the Human Resources Manager in the recruitment and selection of nursing service personnel.
• Assist in developing performance evaluation schedules, criteria, and annual reviews for the department.
• Make daily rounds of the department to ensure that staff are performing work assignments in accordance with nursing standards.
• Participate in the interviewing and selection of residents for admission to the facility, including PASARR screenings.
• Provide the Administrator with information on nursing needs of residents and the department's ability to meet those needs.
• Inform nursing service personnel of new admissions, their expected time of arrival, room assignment, etc.
• Make rounds with physicians as necessary. Schedule physician visits as necessary.
• Monitor medication passes & treatment schedules to ensure medications are administered as ordered and treatments provided.
• Provide direct nursing care as necessary.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information.
• Monitor nursing care to ensure that all residents are treated fairly, and with kindness, dignity, and respect.

Excellent benefits including :

• Generous time off
• Affordable, high-quality health insurance (medical, vision & dental)
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• FSA (flexible spending account)
• DCA (dependent care account)
• No-cost life and accidental death insurance
• Career advancement opportunities
• Nonprofit, patient-centered work environment
• Educational assistance

Work Location : In person