Director of Nursing, RN

Sky View Rehabilitation and Health Care Center • Full-time • Yorktown Heights, NY, Yorktown Heights • 11h ago

Job Description

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Director of Nursing, (Registered Nurse, RN) Summary

Sky View Rehabilitation and Health Care, a 192-bed Skilled Nursing Facility located in Croton-on-Hudson, NY has an opening for a Director of Nursing, Sky View serves as the bridge between hospital and home, spanning the gap from recovery to community reentry. Our luxurious and hotel-like environment is the ideal setting for those in need of Post Acute Rehabilitation or Long-Term Care. Our team of highly skilled physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapists really care and work together to create an individualized therapy plan that helps residents reach their highest level of functioning in as short an amount of time as possible - preparing for their eventual return home.

The role of the Director of Nursing, RN organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Nursing Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern the facility, to ensure that the highest degree of quality resident care is maintained at all times.
Responsibilities will include oversight and management of Education, Infection Prevention, & Wound Management.
Th responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting in the evaluation and implementation of all long-term and sub-acute nursing care rendered within the facility, overseeing nursing staffing to ensure quality care is provided.
Orient, instruct, educate and train nursing staff as needed. Consult and communicate with In-service department any needs for further education or -re-education required.
Supervise and evaluate work performance of nursing personnel. This will include proper safety practice and standards in Nursing Practice.
Coordinate the Infection Control Program for the facility.
Coordinate the Wound Care Program for the facility.
In the event of an emergency situation, may assume unit manager/charge nurse duties as needed.
Assist nurses in assessing and developing care plans for individual residents in compliance with regulations and standards of nursing practice.
Consult and communicates with the Interdisciplinary Care team any residents/family/ guardian care concerns.
Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Requirements:

Wound Care Certification & SigmaCare experience a plus!
Supervisory or managerial experience in a hospital or preferably nursing home, long-term care (LTC), skilled nursing facility (SNF), and/or sub-acute rehabilitation setting. Experience in management within a geriatric skilled nursing setting highly preferred.
Must be a graduate of an approved school of nursing.
Must have a current registration in New York State as a RN in good standing.
Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred OR minimum five (5) years of experience in a supervisory capacity.
Ability to work cohesively with residents, families, and staff from various departments.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Excellent communication, organization, and customer service skills.
Ability to work well under pressure and be flexible.
Covid-19 vaccinations are encouraged but NOT MANDATED ; we continue to offer COVID-19 vaccination based on eligibility guidance from CDC

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, celebrate diversity, & are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all! We comply with disability laws and provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees.

For assistance with the application, interview process, job functions, or employment benefits, contact the facility directly by calling 914.271.5151 ext 110 and asking to speak to the HR Department or email us at [email protected]

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