We are working with a prestigious nursing home group with a need for a Director of Nursing in New Orleans, La.  We are looking for an RN that has management experience and experience building a team. overseeing staff, giving direction and setting up systems.

The Job of the Director if Nursing Services is the highest point of clinical decision making at our community. 

This position will offer a signing bonus that we will discuss during the interview process.

This candidate must be currently licensed and have an unencumbered Registered Nursing License in the State of Louisiana.

Minimum Requirements: 

Must have a Bachelors Degree with a major in Nursing or other health related field Two years in a nursing leadership position Two years in a setting to be familiar with JACO, LDH, CMS regulations Strong written and verbal communication skills  Knowledge of Louisiana Medicare/ Medicaid regulations and Department of Heath and Hospitals Regulations Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse school

Job Duties:

Are as follows but not limited to

Provide clinical oversight of all nursing care employees, services and functions. Ensure high quality and safe delivery of nursing care services to all residents. Coordinate provision of nursing care services with strict adherence to administrative policies, state regulations, and accreditation standards. manage daily operations including supervising staff Lead the quality assurance committee team as well as help identify areas of attention  Round with credentialed physicians  Plan, develop and evaluate nursing services, programs and activities Lead in the recruitment, hiring process and evaluation of nursing staff Provide on-call responsibility Be available to activate during emergency situations; inclement weather, pandemic, etc. Work closely with the nursing home administrator to create a great place to live and work

This position directly reports to the Nursing Home Administrator