Certification in Rehab Nursing, geriatrics, or psychiatric nursing preferred
Minimum two years' experience as a nursing services supervisor in long-term care preferred
Strong understanding of certification laws and Medicare requirements
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain nursing service philosophy and standards
Establish care planning systems including assessments and discharge planning
Recruit, interview, hire, and evaluate nursing staff
Ensure compliance with state and federal long-term care regulations
Coordinate quality assurance programs for nursing services
Direct activities of the Executive Director in their absence
Benefits
Private Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, Vision)
DailyPay - access earned wages daily
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Training & Development Opportunities
Full Job Description
Director of Nursing (DNS)
Job Summary:
Rawlins Rehabilitation and Wellness is looking for a Director of Nursing (DNS) to manage the day-to-day operations, activities and success of the resident care staff. Validates that the Nursing Department continues to develop and maintain high standards for excellence.
Essential Functions:
Develops and maintains a nursing service philosophy, objectives, standards of practice, policy and process manuals.
Establishes systems for care planning, including assessments, plan of treatment, objectives and goals, evaluations and discharge planning.
Responsible for recruiting, interviewing, hiring, disciplining, coaching, and conducting performance appraisals
Demonstrates an understanding and knowledge of certification laws and requirements, survey requirements and Medicare program.
Validates that reporting departments consistently meet state and federal requirements for long-term care facilities for licensure. Validates existence of a quality assurance program for nursing services and coordinates interdisciplinary quality assurance program.
Directs the functions and activities of the ED in his/her absence.
Education, Licensure, and Experience:
Required: Current Registered Nursing license in Wyoming
Preferred: Bachelors Degree in Nursing
Preferred: Certification in Rehab Nursing, geriatrics, or psychiatric nursing
Preferred: Minimum two years' experience as a nursing services supervisor in a long-term care.
Benefit Highlights:
Private Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, Vision)
DailyPay - Hard Work Pays Off On the Daily!
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Training & Development Opportunities
Rawlins Rehabilitation and Wellness
542 16th Street, Rawlins, WY 82301, USA
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