Director of Nursing
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About the job
Director of Nursing (DNS)
South Shore Nursing and Rehabilitation is looking for a Director of Nursing (DNS) to join our team's mission and believe in our core values! Our mission: Through the hearts of our Care Team Members, we provide excellent healthcare to those we serve.
Our Core Values...
L - Listening
E - Empathy
A - Accountability
D - Decisiveness
This is how we create a culture to LEAD with Love.
Position Overview
MUST have LTC experience
The Director of Nursing Services (DNS) plans, coordinates, and
provides total nursing care for residents and provides supervision and guidance to clinical care team members.
Key Responsibilities
- Assume responsibility for the community in the absence of the Executive Director.
- Implement policies/procedures with follow-up and supervision of care team members to ensure compliance; work closely with Medical Director, Health Department, CDC, etc. to ensure current standard practices are in place; recommend to regional office changes in policies/ procedures as needed.
- Assist in preparing budget for the department; administer approved budget.
- Direct and delegate management of professional and ancillary nursing care team members.
- Coordinate activities of various nursing units/wings, promoting and maintaining
harmonious relationships among nursing personnel and with medical staff, residents,
community staff and the public; screen clients prior to admission to ensure the center can provide services.
- Analyze and evaluate nursing and related services rendered to improve quality of resident care and plan better utilization of care team member time and activities.
- Ensure positive outcomes are accomplished for residents; responsible for developing systems and work schedules that respect residents’ lifestyles and ensure the resident reaches the highest attainable level of functioning; make rounds at least daily; follow up daily on each shift to ensure changes in status are reported and recorded.
- Ensure a Continuous Quality Improvement Program is in place and that appropriate follow-up occurs.
- Ensure new care team members are effectively oriented; ensure an ongoing educational program is in place.
- Develop goals and objectives for the department; motivate and manage care team members to accomplish the same.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Licensed as an RN in the state of Kentucky; license must be active, valid, and in good standing.
- Must hold an active CPR license or the ability to obtain one within the first 30 days of hire; CPR license must be kept active and current throughout employment.
- Valid CPR teaching certificate preferred, but not required.
- Three years of nursing experience, of which one year in a long-term care environment.
- Must have at least two years of supervisory experience.
Majestic Difference Benefits
Quarterly Pay Increase
Daily Pay
Company-Paid Life Insurance
Telehealth Services
7 Company-Paid Holidays
Care Team Member Relief Fund
Join the South Shore Nursing and Rehab team where compassion meets excellence!
From South Shore Nursing and Rehabilitation's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About South Shore Nursing and Rehabilitation
South Shore Nursing and Rehabilitation is a 60 (source: Medicare Care Compare: South Shore Nursing and Rehabilitation)-bed nursing home in South Shore, KY, certified by Medicare and Medicaid. Its job board posts jobs for nursing assistants, front-office staff and nurses. Source: Medicare Care Compare: South Shore Nursing and Rehabilitation
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