Company: Kindred Healthcare

Location: agawam, MA 01001

Position Type: Full Time
Employee

Reference Code: 023989

 

 

 

Become Part of the Kindred Story

The face of Kindred Healthcare is reflected in the thousands of employees who provide quality care every day. Our success as a healthcare company flows from the work they do each day. Quality care drives our people and our performance.

The Kindred story is one of positive outcomes, dedication and compassion, so it's no surprise that Kindred is one of Fortune magazine's Most Admired Healthcare Companies. Become part of it. Consider a career with Kindred - it's rewarding on many levels.

With more than 220 nursing and rehabilitation centers in 40 states, Kindred is one of the most respected healthcare providers in the country. More than 75% of our nursing centers have received quality awards from the American Health Care Association.

As a member of our dedicated team, you will enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, ongoing professional development programs and a strong policy of promoting from within. Join Kindred for a solid future with a natural leader in the healthcare industry.

 

Director of Nursing- Agawam, MA

At Kindred Healthcare, our mission is to promote healing, provide hope, preserve dignity and produce value for each patient, resident, family member, customer, employee and shareholder we serve. Kindred Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:KND) is a healthcare services company, based in Louisville, Kentucky, with annual revenues of over $4 billion. At March 31, 2008, Kindred through its subsidiaries provided healthcare services in 646 locations in 40 states. Kindred’s 52,900 employees are committed to providing high quality patient care and outstanding customer service to become the most trusted and respected provider of healthcare services in every community we serve. For more information, go to www.kindredhealthcare.com .

An Equal Opportunity Employer. Drug Free Workplace.

Your primary goal will be to manage the Nursing Department to achieve and maintain the quality of healthcare that Kindred has become known for. You'll choose and develop your staff, be a born organizer and handle emergency situations with aplomb. You also realize that Nursing isn't just about medical care; it's about knowing your residents and fulfilling their needs.



Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement and evaluate programs to promote the recruitment, retention and continuing education of the nursing staff


• Initiate studies to evaluate effectiveness of nursing services with regard to objectives and costs; develop the department budget, monitor expenses and stay within budget


• Plan and facilitate meetings and committees to address resident care issues; proactively handle survey and/or standards of care issues


• Ensure that adequate nursing staff are available, based on facility and census requirements


• Ensure that annual competency evaluations and performance reviews are completed in a timely manner; participate in facility "Performance Improvement Program

 

• A candidate must be skilled in directing, motivating and training staff; able to organize and prioritize. Shall have the skill to communicate effectively with residents and their families and at all levels of the organization. Will react decisively and quickly in emergency situations and maintain confidentiality where required. The Director of Nursing should be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing (BSN preferred) with a valid state RN license and CPR certification. Three years of experience as a Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing or equivalent supervisory nursing experience are required.

Kindred Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.