Director of Nursing Services DNS

Develop and maintain nursing service philosophy, objectives, standards of practice, policy, and process manuals. Establish systems for care planning, including assessments, treatment plans, goals, evaluations, and discharge planning. Lead recruiting, interviewing, hiring, disciplining, coaching, and performance appraisal processes for resident care staff. Ensure consistent compliance with state, federal licensure requirements, certification laws, Medicare programs, and survey standards. Validate the existence and coordination of interdisciplinary quality assurance programs. Direct nursing functions and activities in the Director's absence.