Role: Director of Nursing

Location: Somerville, NJ

Job Type: Full-Time/Part-Time

 Job Summary:

The Director of Nursing plays a pivotal role in overseeing and enhancing nursing services within a healthcare organization. This strategic leadership position involves managing the nursing staff, ensuring regulatory compliance, and contributing to the overall success of the facility. The Director of Nursing provides visionary leadership, implements policies, and collaborates with healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality patient care. Responsibilities include staff management, clinical oversight, regulatory compliance, quality improvement, budget management, and fostering collaboration within the healthcare team. The ideal candidate possesses strong clinical knowledge, leadership skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement in nursing services.

Responsibilities:

• Contributes to planning processes to achieve objectives guided by our vision and mission.
• Assures compliance with DOH, CMS and other regulatory and/or accrediting bodies.
• Collaborates with NHA and remains accountable for the operational and financial performance of the Nursing Department.
• Drives quality initiatives and oversees and maintains a QAPI and Infection Control program aligned with regulations.
• Leads efforts for recruitment, staffing, and retention of nursing team.
• Communicates timely and accurately with employees and customers.
• Meets with staff and management regularly to ensure initiatives and goals are being met.

Qualifications:

• Active RN license within the State of practice.
• BSN required; MSN preferred.
• 3+ years of experience as Director of Nursing required.
• 5+ years of nursing leadership experience required.
• BLS Certification provided by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) required.
• Exhibit brilliant compassion, communication, and critical care skills.