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Tennessee State Veterans'​ Homes

Director of Nursing

Tennessee State Veterans'​ Homes

. Oversee the activities of all Nursing staff .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeClarksville • Tennessee • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in overseeing nursing staff, developing and implementing care policies, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. Proficient in managing resident care needs and leading nursing service operations in a long-term care setting.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Bachelor's Degree In Nursing (BSN)Current Tennessee Nursing LicenseLeadership Experience In Long Term CarePoint Click Care Nursing SoftwareMS Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills
Clinical Services ManagementNursing Care Policy DevelopmentResident Care AssessmentNursing Rehabilitation Program ImplementationQuality Indicator AnalysisEmergency Situation ManagementPerformance Standards DevelopmentStaff Training And EvaluationResident Care Conference ParticipationSafety Hazard Identification
Soft Skills
CommunicationTeam CoordinationProblem SolvingInterpersonal SkillsLeadership
Tools & Technologies
Point Click Care Nursing SoftwareMS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Desktop/Notebook Computer Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
Registered Professional Nurse License
Industry Keywords
Long Term CareNursing Service ComplianceResident Care StandardsNursing Staff ManagementHealthcare Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Oversee the activities of all Nursing staff
  • Direct, coordinate, evaluate, interview, hire, train, assign, and appraise nursing employees
  • Provide overall clinical services 24 hours a day, seven days per week
  • Set resident care standards and develop nursing-care policies and procedures
  • Assess, direct, and supervise residents’ care needs and individualized care plans
  • Develop and implement nursing rehabilitation and restorative programs
  • Assess resident responses to medication and treatments and recommend nursing actions
  • Conduct or participate in resident care conferences
  • Direct and evaluate resident care and initiate corrective action
  • Conduct daily resident rounds and report problems to the Administrator
  • Analyze Quality Indicator reports and implement corrective action
  • Identify safety hazards and investigate resident incidents and accidents
  • Develop nursing service objectives and performance standards
  • Direct nursing-service orientation and in-service education programs
  • Conduct staff meetings across all shifts
  • Manage nursing-service problems and emergency situations, including life-saving measures in the absence of a physician
  • Ensure nursing-service compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
  • Allocate nursing equipment and supplies and establish efficient utilization guidelines
  • Participate in assigned committee meetings
  • Communicate daily with nursing personnel regarding information and assignments
  • Work cooperatively with administration, facility staff, ancillary personnel, and consultants

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) and an equivalent combination of education and experience required
  • Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) preferred
  • Current valid Tennessee Nursing license as a Registered Professional Nurse in good standing
  • At least two years of leadership experience in Long Term Care
  • Knowledge of the English language
  • Basic knowledge of arithmetic and its applications
  • Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems
  • Desktop/notebook computer skills
  • MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
  • Point Click Care nursing software

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive wages based on certified years of experience
  • State of Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System – 100% Employer funded. Full-time employees vest after 5 years of service.
  • State of Tennessee medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Life insurance, cancer and accident, disability, and long term care insurance
  • ParTNers for Health Wellness Program
  • Paid time off (vacation)
  • Extended disability benefits (sick leave)
  • Bereavement Leave
  • Double pay for selected holidays worked
  • Flexible spending accounts for child care and medical expenses
  • Deferred Compensation (401(k) and 457)