Director of Nursing

Providence is calling a Director of Nursing (Nursing Administration, Day Shift, 1.0 FTE) to Providence Extended Care in Anchorage, AK.

We are a community of caregivers delivering every day on our Mission to provide compassionate care that is accessible for all
– especially those who are poor and vulnerable.

In this position you will:

• Establish and maintain plans for effective management of financial, human, material and informational resources within nursing services departments which includes: preparing and operating the assigned departments/cost centers budget including capital, personnel and expense budgets.

establishing goals/objectives for assigned departments.

and maintaining managerial competence.

• Serve as a professional role model for staff, demonstrating creativity, vision, insight, energy, and commitment, supporting pursuit the mission of the organization, adherence to its Core Values, and fostering its operational and financial success in its service to those in need.

• Responsible for the development, approval and implementation of standards of nursing practice and delivery mechanisms which support Long Term Care philosophies and licensing regulations.

• Participate and collaborate with administration, physicians and clinical representatives in developing the nursing home’s mission, strategic plans, budgets, resource allocation, operation plans and policy making decisions.

Takes action consistent with the accepted standards and values of continuing care services.

• Develop, implement and evaluate programs to promote recruitment, retention, development and continuing education of nursing staff members and other staff as necessary to promote quality care delivery.

• Participate in developing and implementing mechanisms for collaboration between nursing staff members, physicians and other clinical practitioners.

Devises and maintains formal and informal communication systems in support of quality care delivery and consistent staff management.

• Participate in planning, promoting and conducting nursing home-wide quality monitoring and improvement actions ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

• Participate in and assumes leadership roles in professional organizations.

Maintains an up-to-date knowledge base of current long term care trends and practices.

• Respect the rights of residents and employees, provides privacy, and maintains confidentiality.

• Implement care/services that recognize age/diversity specific needs/issues of customers served.

• Complete Competency Plan for assigned job and department.

Qualifications :

Required qualifications for this position include:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing or equivalent.

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse within the State of Alaska.

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) card must be from American Heart Association (AHA) upon hire.

• 5 years Increasing responsibility in Nursing.

• 3 years As a Charge Nurse, Nurse Manager, or Director of Nursing.

• Senior nursing administration experience.

• Previous clinical nursing experience working with a Medical Director, physicians, committees and departments.

Preferred qualifications for this position include:

• Bachelors Degree in School of Nursing.

• Masters Degree in Nursing, Business or Management.

About the Ministry you will serve

Providence Extended Care at the Cottages is located on a campus that includes eight cottages and a Commons Building.

The Cottages are home to 96 residents.

The Commons Building includes the facility reception area, Resident Bank, Gift Shop, Rehabilitation Therapies, Chapel, Supplies, Plant Services, Dietary, Support Services, Staff Development, Administration offices and Conference Rooms.

The Cottages bear the names of Alaskan rivers and are arranged in alphabetical order along Compassion Circle.

Each cottage is a home that contains 12 private bedrooms/baths situated around a warm, inviting hearth and living area.

An open kitchen allows residents and guests to enjoy the aromas and happenings of a kitchen, just like home.

Each Cottage includes a Den along with a Spa and beauty/barber shop station.

A patio off the dining area provides easy access to the outdoors and gardening opportunities.

Large windows in the living area provide views for all to enjoy.