Job Title: Director of Nursing
Job Summary:
This contract position is seeking a seasoned Director of Nursing to provide leadership and guidance to the nursing team at our Hadley, MA facility.
The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a passion for delivering top-quality patient care.
Responsibilities:
• Lead and develop the nursing department by fostering a collaborative and positive work environment.
• Manage patient care operations, ensuring adherence to established protocols and maintaining regulatory compliance.
• Recruit, train, and supervise nursing staff, including RNs, LPNs, and CNAs.
• Implement quality assurance initiatives to drive excellence in patient care and safety.
• Create and deliver educational programs to enhance nursing staff skills and knowledge.
• Collaborate with quality improvement teams to identify areas for patient care enhancement.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of patient care and departmental activities.
• Contribute to strategic plans aimed at improving nursing services.
Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) or higher.
• Valid and active Registered Nurse State license.
• Previous nursing leadership experience, preferably in a Director of Nursing role.
• BLS certification.