RN Director of Nursing
RN Director of Nursing
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Job Description
Residents of Coos Bay enjoy an outstanding quality of life. The Oregon Coast is a fantastic place to live offering a perfect blend of small-town charm and outdoor adventure. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy fishing and boating in Coos Bay and the Coos River hiking in Elliott State Forest and exploring the Pacific coastline with miles of sandy beaches tide pooling and whale watching. The Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area offers off-road vehicle riding sandboarding and horseback riding while Bandon Dunes Golf Resort provides world-class golfing with stunning oceanfront views. Kayaking crabbing and clamming are also popular activities making Coos Bay a haven for outdoor recreation. Life Care Center of Coos Bay was named one of U.S. News & World Reports 2025 Best Nursing Homes.
Position Summary
The RN Director of Nursing plans organizes develops and directs the overall operation of the Nursing department to ensure the highest degree of quality patient care in accordance with all applicable laws regulations and Life Care standards.
Education Experience and Licensure Requirements
- Minimum of an ASN degree from accredited college or university
- Currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment.
- Two (2) years supervisory experience in a post acute care or related setting
- CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.
Specific Job Requirements
- Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate
- Liaisons with patients families support departments etc. to adequately plan for patient needs
- Collect analyze and manage data
- Expert knowledge in field of practice
- Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
- Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws regulations and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
- Implement and interpret the programs goals objectives policies and procedures of the department
- Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights and safety and sanitation
- Maintains professional working relationships with all associates vendors etc.
- Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
- Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
- Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life CaresCode of Conductand completes mandatoryCode of Conductand other appropriate compliance training
Essential Functions
- Plan develop organize implement evaluate establish benchmarks and direct staff
- Recruit select hire train evaluate counsel and supervise nursing staff
- Assign appropriate level of CNAs and LPNs per shift
- Effectively manage department budget
- Direct care provided by nursing staff
- Perform functions of a staff nurse as required
- Effectively manage and operate within budget
- Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
- Assist in the evacuation of patients
- Demonstrate dependable regular attendance
- Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
- Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
- Sit stand bend lift push pull stoop walk reach and move intermittently during working hours
- Read write speak and understand the English language
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
