Position Summary:

Manages and directs resident care within the nursing department in-order to maintain resident standards of care and ensure that each resident functions at his/her highest level.

Essential Functions:

• Because Brookhaven exists to care for our residents, regular attendance and punctuality are essential to provide quality care


• Leadership: Ability to take action and achieve results through others


• Commitment to Brookhaven mission, values and philosophy and Service Excellence Initiative


• Must be able to complete performance requirements independently while using good judgment as well as have the ability to harmoniously work with others


• Must be able to read, write and understand the English language

Position Responsibilities:

• Must follow Brookhaven Policies and Procedures


• Must meet job related competencies as outlined in the Skills Competency Manual


• Coordinates resident care through departmental and appropriate staff committee meetings


• Ensures that staffing is adequate to meet State and Federal requirements


• Guides nursing department in adherence to all state and federal regulations


• Evaluates and disciplines nursing personnel according to Brookhaven policy


• Supervises the maintenance of nursing and medical treatments and related services executed by nursing personnel


• Participates in the QA process


• Ensures availability of nursing supplies and equipment


• Assumes responsibility for maintaining his/her own professional competence


• Verifies that the nursing personnel have valid and current licenses as required by the State in which they work


• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing.


• Current license as a Registered Nurse with the State Board of Nursing.


• CPR certification recommended.