Director of Nursing Services

Director of Nursing Services – Birmingham, AL

We have a new job opening for a strong Director of Nursing Services / DON to lead clinical services within a high-quality long-term care / skilled nursing facility (LTC / SNF) located in Birmingham, Alabama. Located on a beautiful campus. Larger SNF, must be a RN and have 3-5 years experience as a DON.

The nursing home DON / DNS is responsible for assuring quality nursing care by supervising staff and evaluating clinical policies and procedures and implementing changes when appropriate.

Director of Nursing responsibilities:

• Maintain regulatory compliance and ensure high quality medical care for all residents

• Develop, implement, and evaluate programs to enrich the recruitment, retention and continuing education of the nursing staff

• Closely monitor Nursing Department budget and facilitate resource stewardship

• Proactively respond to survey and/or standard of care issues

• Quality assurance including Hipaa compliance

• Track outcomes, identify areas for improvement, and implement plans of correction

• Provide adequate staffing at all times based on facility and census requirements

• Ensure that annual competency evaluations and performance reviews are completed in a timely manner; participate in facility Performance Improvement Program

Director of Nursing qualifications:

• 3-5 years’ experience as a DON

• Impeccable verbal and written communication skills

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a valid state RN license and CPR certification

Executive Search Solutions is a national recruitment firm with a long-term care focus.

Please click apply now, call Rick Chasteen at 888-582-5627, email resume to RChasteen@essusa.net, or fax resume to 888-344-1889 to be considered for this Skilled Nursing Facility Director of Nursing Services position in Birmingham, AL. We look forward to hearing from you!