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The responsibilities and duties section is the most important part of the description. Here you
should outline the functions this position will perform on a regular basis:-
Lead the nursing staff in delivering excellent care to patients and offering quality support to
the medical staff
Ensure that each nurse on staff is properly certified and abides by the standards for care
established by our organization and state and federal laws
Create new policies and update existing policies to help improve the level of care for each
patient
Implement quality improvement programs designed to help us deliver the highest possible
levels of service
Ensure that all patient care plans have the documentation necessary to provide the proper
type of care
Director of Nursing qualifications
Director of Nursing should have the following qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in nursing
Valid RN registration
2+ years’ nursing supervisory experience
Some experience as an LTC nurse preferred
Must display an understanding of local, state and national laws and guidelines
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with a team