The ideal candidate must: Have experience in nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care; Possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel; Possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, and the general public; Possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care; Have previous managerial/supervisory experience in a long-term care setting. Direct the daily routine functioning of the nursing staff by assuring the overall supervision of all nursing personnel concerned with the resident care and ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and facility regulations, policies, and procedures.