Valid state RN license in good standing, current CPR and BLS certifications
College/University degree preferred; five years' experience may substitute for degree
Minimum three years' supervisory experience in a healthcare facility
At least six months of experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices
Responsibilities
Plan, develop, and direct the nursing service department and its programs
Develop and maintain written policies and procedures for daily operations
Evaluate department processes and implement quality improvement initiatives
Communicate effectively with staff and stakeholders
Lead by example, fostering a professional and supportive work environment
Ensure compliance with clinical standards and regulatory requirements
Manage staffing, including hiring, training, and performance evaluations
Address and resolve patient, family, and employee complaints
Coordinate care services and implement care plans for optimal patient outcomes
Conduct quality assessments and compliance rounds across departments
Maintain training materials to support compliance and staff education
Audit clinical records for accuracy and adherence to care plans
Participate in interdisciplinary meetings to enhance care planning
Benefits
Competitive pay
Health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage with the company covering most medical costs
401(k) plan with company match after one year of service
Company-paid life and disability insurance
Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Employee assistance program
Identity theft and travel insurance protections
Employee-sponsored discount programs
Full Job Description
Director of Nursing (DON) needed for premier nursing facility. Come join our winning team!
Position Summary:
Plan, organize, develop and direct the overall operation of the Clinical/Nursing Services Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our industry, and as may be directed by the Administrator and/or Medical Director, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.
Qualifications:
Valid state RN license, in good standing, current CPR and BLS certifications
College/University degree preferred, five (5) years' experience may substitute for degree
Minimum, three (3) years' experience as a supervisor in a hospital, nursing, or other related health care facility
Minimum six (6) months experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices
Responsibilities:
Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates, and directs the nursing service department, as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the nursing care industry
Develops, maintains, and periodically updates written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department
Evaluates department process making recommendations and implementing compliance and quality improvement policies, programs and procedures
Outstanding communication (oral and written) skills
Leads by example, working alongside staff members and treating them kindly and professionally at all times and in all circumstances
Ensures all clinical/nursing personnel comply with established standards, practices and regulatory requirements
Maintains and improves as needed the quality of patient care and standards of care
Interviews, hires, trains and manages employees
Plans, assigns, and directs work, conducts reviews, delivering discipline and or rewards as appropriate
Addresses patient, family and employee complaints, documenting issues, solutions and resolving problems
Coordinates care services, and the implementation of care plans ensuring the best quality of life possible and for all patients/residents
Conducts quality assessments including regulatory compliance rounds, in all departments to monitor performance and continuously improve systems, processes and quality
Develops staffing plans that assure direct care needs are met, recommending quantity and types of personnel necessary to maintain compliance with all requirements, and PPD
Maintains reference database or other training materials (i.e., PDR'S, Regulations, Standards of Practice, etc.) to assist the department in understanding compliance requirements and empowering them to meeting the day-to-day needs of the residents
Audits clinical records for accuracy and completeness of comprehensive resident assessments, effective documentation reflecting resident responses to interventions and consistent implementation of plans of care by all staff and professionals, on all shifts
Leads/Participates in various company meetings and interdisciplinary conferences as needed to develop adequate plans of care
Benefits:
Competitive pay
Health Benefits - Medical, dental, and vision coverages with company paying majority of costs for Medical HMO (with buy up plan options available)
401(k) with company match (company match begins after 1 year of service)
Company paid Life and disability insurance
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holiday)
Employee Assistance program
Identity Theft and Travel insurance protections
Bene-Hub employee sponsored discount programs and more....
*Benefits available to full-time employees. Benefits
