DIRECTOR OF NURSING LTC

Director of Nursing- Archbold Living Thomasville

Description

• Works closely with Administrator.
• Accepts special duties as assigned.
• Assumes responsibilities of Administrator in his/her absence.
• Makes routine inspections of the facility to ensure established policies and procedures related to Archbold, State and Federal regulations are being implemented and followed.
• Counsels/disciplines personnel as needed. Documenting and communicating with Personnel Coordinator and Administrator.
• Oversees annual process for capital and operating budgets for nursing.
• Conducts monthly meetings with nursing staff.
• Schedules in-services/training for nursing staff as needed.
• Assures skills checklists are developed and updated as needed for nursing staff.
• Knowledgeable of all State and Federal policies, procedures, rules/regulations that govern long-term care facilities.
• Plans, implements and evaluates direct care programs and activities, including PI in accordance with current rules/regulations and guidelines that govern long-term care facilities, both State and Federal.
• Reviews the facility's policies and procedures annually, making changes as necessary to assure compliance with current regulations and guidelines, both State and Federal.
• Ensures nursing staff are knowledgeable of residents' rights and confidentiality.
• Ensures nursing staff treats patients/residents fairly with kindness, dignity and respect.
• Assures patients/residents receive care in an environment that maintains or enhances their quality of life without abridging the safety and rights of other patients/residents.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate with patients/residents taking into consideration their condition and age. (Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric)

Education Requirements : Must have a degree in Nursing from an accredited school of Nursing. Current Registered Nurse license by the Georgia Board of Nursing. Current Basic Life Support or equivalent and must be maintained while in position.

Experience : A minimum of two (2) years of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, long-term care facility, or other related health care facility or five (5) more years in active practice as a Registered Nurse in a long-term care facility.

Required Skills : Must be thoroughly up-to-date on all laws, regulations and guidelines relative to nursing homes and long-term care facilities and be able to ensure compliance. Effective communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to handle job stress and interact effectively with others in the workplace as essential functions of the job. Honesty and maintaining professional composure in public are important aspects of the job.

Perks/Benefits:

(for eligible employees):

Have optimal opportunity for career growth within our growing organization

Medical / Dental

Retirement Plan

PTO and paid life insurance

What Sets Us Apart

Archbold Medical Center is a four-hospital, four-nursing-home health system with 540 patient beds. We employ more than 2,500 people and boast an outstanding medical staff of nearly 200 qualified physician specialists. Our flagship hospital, Archbold Memorial Hospital, is a 264-bed hospital located in Thomasville, Georgia. Our system hospitals, also in Georgia, are Archbold Brooks Hospital in Quitman, Archbold Grady Hospital in Cairo, and Archbold Mitchell Hospital in Camilla.

For nearly 100 years, Archbold has been synonymous with high-quality, compassionate medical care. While our exemplary facilities have helped us maintain an excellent reputation, our team members are what makes Archbold special.

You are unique. You have skills and a strong passion for helping people. You also have personal goals, and Archbold wants to help you achieve them. We are a diverse healthcare system that promotes teamwork, continuing education, and leadership, and we are committed to recruiting and retaining the best healthcare professionals to join our Archbold team.

What we offer

We know that your time and expertise are valuable, and to help our employees be at their best and make the most of their employment experience, we offer a comprehensive and generous benefits package that helps our employees and their families meet the challenges of everyday living.

We strive to be a workplace of choice, and from high-quality medical and dental care benefits to retirement benefits that help build wealth for your future, Archbold is proud to offer our employees one of the best benefits packages in the area.

Below are a few of the benefits Archbold Medical Center offers to employees:

• Work/Life Balance
• Planning for the Future
• Low-Cost Prescriptions
• Health & Wellness Benefits
• Planning for Life’s Unexpected Moments
• Helping You to Advance Your Career

Mission

To provide safe, innovative and compassionate care for our communities.

Vision

A healthier region, stronger communities, meaningful work, and trusted care