Are you a Director of Nursing with a background in LTC and skilled nursing facilities? Do you possess a Michigan RN license and the desire to manage a facilitys nursing program? Do you want to live in the Kalamazoo area and find out what all the buzz is about!? If so, keep reading about this amazing opportunity.Responsibilities:Perform rounds for patients on -unitHandles HR responsibilities including hiring, disciplining and evaluating employees.Plans and facilitates meetings and committees to address resident care issues.Develops and manages nurse on call system.Develops and manages the department budgetInvestigate and resolve residents/family/employee concerns.Ensures that annual competency evaluations and performance reviews are completed in the appropriate time frame.Plans and guides the professional development of nursing staff.Ensures that adequate nursing staff are available based on facility/census requirements.Collect data to compile reports in a timely manner, and to meet deadlines.Assures that all clinical protocols and nursing policies and procedures are followed.Assure Pharmacy, dietary, physician consults are followed in timely manner.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: A minimum of three years of experience as a Director of Nursing or Assistant Director of NursingGraduate of accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred.Valid Michigan RN licenseValid CPR certification.Strong management skills especially directing teams in emergency situations Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.Strong organization and time management skills are required for this roleAbility to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.Prior experience training clinical staff on industry best practicesKnowledge of the Nurse Practice Act, state and federal regulations policies and procedures regarding nursing standards and delivery of care.