Nursing Home Director (Hosp. Op.) jobs in Texas

Nursing Home Director (Hosp. Op.) directs and conducts the activities of the hospital's nursing home in accordance with established hospital policies. Recommends changes to improve nursing home and reviews ongoing activities. Being a Nursing Home Director (Hosp. Op.) communicates with patients to ensure quality care. May require an advanced degree. Additionally, Nursing Home Director (Hosp. Op.) typically reports to top management. The Nursing Home Director (Hosp. Op.) manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Nursing Home Director (Hosp. Op.) typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Director of Nursing
  • Palo Duro Nursing Home
  • Claude, TX FULL_TIME
  • Summary

    The Director of Nursing ("DON") is responsible for effective overall management of the Nursing Department and coordination with other disciplines to provide quality care to all patients/residents. She/he supports and practices the philosophy, objectives and standards of the Department of Nursing and participates in the revision of these as necessary to ensure quality care to all patients/residents. She/he also monitors outcomes of nursing service activity by evaluating the performance of nursing staff, ensuring compliance with all facility and regulatory agency standards, policies and procedures, coordinating facility committees and monitoring the effective and efficient use of budgeted resources (personnel, supplies, equipment).

    Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

    1. Ensures that nursing interventions meet the personal, physical and cognitive needs of each patient/resident as well as maximize hi/her self-care capacities, identity, independence, choice and opportunity for social interaction.

    2. Monitors the outcome of nursing service activity by evaluating the performance of nursing staff, ensuring compliance with all facility and regulatory agency standards, policies and procedures, coordinating facility committees and monitoring the effective and efficient use of budgeted resources (personnel, supplies, equipment).

    3. Assumes full responsibility for the operation and management of the facility in the temporary absence of the Facility Administrator or as directed by the Administrator.

    4. Develops short and long-range plans for the nursing department that are compatible with those of the facility.

    5. Assists in recruiting and selects nursing service employees appropriate to facility need and budgetary guidelines.

    6. Works in establishing and facilitating effective employer/employee relations.

    7. Maintains adequate staffing ratios and levels of preparation to meet the needs of patients/residents.

    8. Participates in the selection of patients/residents to be admitted by evaluating the level and amount of care required by prospective patients/residents in relation to existing nursing capabilities.

    9. Actively maintains cohesive public and professional relationships with patients/residents, families, physicians and the community.

    10. Incorporates nursing philosophy, standards and objectives into the evaluation process for staff and nursing services and ensures that the philosophy, objectives and standards of the nursing department are an integral part of the orientation and education of nursing service personnel.

    11. Coordinates requirements and cooperates with all other departments in providing a favorable physical, social and emotional environment for all patient/residents.

    12. Serves on the Quality Improvement and Safety Committees that include Patient/Resident Standards of Care, Pharmaceutical Services, Infection Control, Safety and Utilization Review/PPS.

    13. Meets with committee members to evaluate activities within the facility to identify opportunities for continuous improvement in nursing operations.

    Other Duties

    1. Duties as assigned.

    2. Leads in correction of deficiencies if any, cited by state surveys.

    Qualifications

    1. Current RN licensure in the state where employed.

    2. BSN/MSN degree preferred

    3. Three to five years progressive management experience in a long-term, sub-acute or post-acute care setting preferred.

    4. Ability to work flexible work hours to support state and federal resident care requirements.

    5. Superior customer service aptitude and approach.

    Key Competencies

    Compassion: Genuinely care about people; is concerned about their work and non-work problems; is available and ready to help; is sympathetic to the plight of others not as fortunate; demonstrate real empathy with the joys and pains of others

    Composure: Is cool under pressure; does not become defensive or irritated when times are tough; is considered mature; can be counted on to hold things together during tough times; can handle stress; is not knocked off balance by the unexpected; doesn't show frustration when resisted or blocked; is a settling influence in a crisis.

    Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand resident information and uses it for improvements in care; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.

    Decision Quality: Makes good decisions (without considering how much time it takes) based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgement; most of his/her solutions and suggestions turn out to be correct and accurate when judged over time; sought out by other for advice and solutions.

    Directing Others: Is good at establishing clear directions; sets stretching objectives; distributes the workload appropriately; lays out work in a well-planned and organized manner; maintains two-way dialogue with others on work and results; brings out the best in people; is a clear communicator.

    Fairness to Direct Reports: Treats direct reports equitably; acts fairly; had candid discussions; doesn't have a hidden agenda; doesn't give preferential treatment.

    Functional/Technical Skills: Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishments.

    Integrity and Trust: Is widely trusted; is seen as direct, truthful individual; can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidences; admits mistakes; doesn't misrepresent him/herself for personal gain.

    Listening: Practices attentive and active listening; has the patience to hear people out; can accurately restate the opinions of others even when he/she disagrees. 11-25lbs 26-S0lbs Pushing/Pulling I X

    Managerial Courage: Doesn't hold back anything that needs to be said; provides current, direct, complete, and "actionable" positive and corrective feedback to others; lets people know where they stand; faces up to people problems on any person or situation (not including direct reports) quickly and directly; is not afraid to take negative action when necessary.

    Organizational Agility: Knowledge about how organizations work; know how to get things done both through formal channels and informal network; understand the origin and reasoning behind key policies, practices and procedures; understands the culture of organizations.

    Priority Setting: Spends his/her time and the time of others on what's important; quickly zeros in on the critical few and puts the trivial aside; can quickly sense what will help or hinder accomplishing a goal; eliminates roadblocks; creates focus.

    Drive for Results: Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line-oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.

    Managing Vision and Purpose: Communicates a compelling and inspired vision or sense of core purpose; talks about possibilities; is optimistic; creates mileposts and symbols to rally support behind the vision; makes the vision sharable by everyone; can inspire and motivate entire units or organizations.

    Language Skills

    1. Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English including the ability to make oral presentations to individuals and groups.

    2. Ability to relate positively, effectively and appropriately with residents, families, community members, volunteers and other staff on a daily basis. Possess special interest in, and a positive attitude about, working with long term care residents and the elderly.

    Work Environment Demands:

    The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

    Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Other Requirements

    1. Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice nursing in this state.

    2. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

    3. Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when necessary.

    4. Must be able to relate information concerning a resident's/patient's condition

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Alternate Director of Nursing for Pediatric Home Health
  • First Steps Nursing & Therapy
  • Converse, TX FULL_TIME
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Director of Nursing
  • CarePro Home Health and Hospice
  • Garth, TX FULL_TIME
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Director of Nursing
  • freedom dialysis / lone star home dialysis
  • Houston, TX FULL_TIME
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Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) - Home Health
  • Trusted Ally Home Care
  • Dallas, TX FULL_TIME
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Director of Nursing (DON)
  • Crystal Care Home Health
  • Mesquite, TX FULL_TIME,CONTRACTOR
  • At Crystal Care Home Health, we believe in providing compassionate services to our patients. Our vision is to become a leader in home health care services by offering high quality, safe, and cost-effe...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Nursing Director
  • Andrus Childrens Center
  • Yonkers, NY
  • Job Description Job Description Job Overview of Nursing Director The Nursing Director supervises health center operation...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Registered Nurse Director of Nursing (Weekend Supervisor)
  • Oak Park Nursing and Rehab
  • San Antonio, TX
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  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Nursing Director- LPN
  • Bridge Senior Living
  • Savannah, GA
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  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Nurse Director Skilled Nursing
  • Clinical Management Consultants
  • Tahoe City, CA
  • An exciting opportunity has just been announced that a Community Medical Center is looking for a Director of Nursing to ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Registered Nurse Director Of Nursing
  • Love Thy Neighbor Care Inc
  • Leesburg, FL
  • Job Description Job Description Registered Nurse (Director Of Nurse) Kerringtons Care Academy and PPEC center for childr...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Registered Nurse Director Of Nursing
  • Love Thy Neighbor Care Inc
  • Leesburg, FL
  • Job Description Job Description Registered Nurse (Director Of Nurse) Kerrington’s Care Academy and PPEC center for child...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Nursing Director
  • New Mexico State University at Alamogordo (NMSU-A)
  • Alamogordo, NM
  • Position Title: Director, Nursing Employee Classification: CC Faculty NT 12m College/Division: ALCC Alamogordo CC Depart...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Nursing Director
  • Sunrise Senior Living
  • Bloomfield Hills, MI
  • Overview The Director of Nursing Services is responsible for providing leadership and management to the skilled nursing ...
  • 3/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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