Travel - Interim Director of Nursing - RN - Long Term Care

Job Summary

Provides temporary nursing facility leadership and support. Administers the nursing program in a long‑term care facility to maintain standards of resident care. Facilitates the optimization of the geriatric care process to improve the quality and efficiency of service. Responsible for the overall quality of care provided by the organization’s nursing personnel.

Advises medical staff, department heads, and administrators in matters related to nursing service and strategies. Requires frequent travel to facilities. Interprets policies and objectives of nursing service for staff and community groups. Monitors the operations of the nursing staff and ensures compliance with regulations on organizational and governmental standards and practices.

Schedules staff, conducts employee performance reviews, and provides nursing care to residents on an as‑needed basis. Assists in the development and implementation of marketing activities/programs inclusive of community activities, special events, and media activities.

Has overall responsibility for the day‑to‑day operations of a long‑term care facility, including quality of resident care, program/care management, environmental safety, budget constraints, and responding to identified needs to ensure regulatory compliance. Performs necessary delegation and coordination for clinical, operational, and managerial activities to accomplish departmental objectives and effectively manages and directs the work of individuals or teams.

Maintains communication and addresses the rapidly changing healthcare environment in which clinical services are delivered across the system. Leads the development and execution of clinical programs, policies, procedures, and protocols ensuring system integration and adherence.

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing required. Graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program preferred.
• Five years of nursing experience required. Experience in housing with services, housing and urban development (HUD), and/or assisted living is helpful.
• Thorough knowledge of the nursing practice act and standards of nursing care, and a working knowledge of administrative and management techniques.
• Currently holds an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring, and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact state.
• Obtains and subsequently maintains required department‑specific competencies and certifications.

Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full‑time and part‑time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time‑off package to maintain a healthy home‑work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit  .

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Good Samaritan has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre‑employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Required Number: R-0265915

Job Function:
Nursing