Job Description

**Purpose:**


To plan, organize, develop and direct the overall operation of the Nursing
Services Department in accordance with current federal, state and local
standards governing the facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator,
to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.


**Qualifications:**


• Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing and meet all applicable
federal and state licensure requirements;


• Must be at least l8 years of age;


• Must show ability to read and write in a legible and understandable manner;


• Must speak and understand English;


• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills;


• Previous experience in a hospital, long term care facility or other
healthcare related facility;


• Must be knowledgeable of general, rehabilitative and restorative nursing and
medical practices, procedures and laws, regulations and guidelines governing
long-term care;


• Minimum 3-5 years as RN;


• Must maintain current CPR Certification;


• Must have at least 5 years experience in a supervisory capacity;


• Ability to remain calm under stress;


• Positive attitude toward the elderly. • Plan, develop, organize, implement,
evaluate and direct the Nursing Services Department its programs and
activities and directly supervise nurse managers and Assistant Director of
Nursing, fulfill the role of Nurse Administrator;


• Telephone availability 247 unless delegated to Assistant Director of
Nursing (ADON);


Avante provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and
applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
Veterans status, national origin, gender identity or expression, age, sexual
orientation, disability, gender, genetic information or any other category
protected by law. In addition to federal requirements, Avante complies with
applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in
every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all
terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement,
promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence,
compensation and training.


Avante expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race,
color, religion, sex, gender,


sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age,
genetic information, disability, Veterans status or any other category
protected by law. Improper interference with the ability of Avantes employees
to perform their job duties may result in discipline, up to and including,
discharge.

Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Immediate start,

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