Director of Nursing (DON)

The Alden Network

$80K — $100K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current, unencumbered RN license in Wisconsin
  • Minimum of 1 year in nursing administration
  • Current CPR certification or willingness to obtain
  • Knowledgeable in nursing and medical practices
  • Strong decision-making skills
  • Ability to communicate tactfully with various stakeholders
  • Leadership and supervisory capabilities
  • Personable, enthusiastic, and resourceful disposition

Responsibilities

  • Plan and organize the Nursing Department's operations
  • Develop and direct nursing policies under regulatory standards
  • Ensure quality care is maintained at all times
  • Delegate tasks appropriately among nursing staff
  • Oversee interdisciplinary care plan development
  • Collaborate with department heads for operational efficiency
  • Assist in medication rounds and nursing schedule adjustments as required

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • 401K
  • Monthly Wellness Day off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Supportive Team Environment
  • Job Location: Jefferson, Wisconsin
Full Job Description
Alden Estates of Jefferson is hiring a Director of Nursing!

The DON is supported by 2 ADON's, 2 Resident Care Coordinators, and a scheduler! Additionally, you have a hands-on Nurse Consultant to bounce ideas off of and to help with your orientation, training, and meeting key performance metrics. Our team of department heads assist with the development of interdisciplinary plans of care. We want you to have a work life balance while you are the Director of Nursing.

Our beautiful and spacious facility has ALL private rooms and bathrooms which are wonderful for our residents and provide an added layer of infection control security. A dedicated driver helps to get residents to their appointments in our Alden transport van.

Benefits of (Director of Nursing) D.O.N. Position:
  • Health Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • 401K
  • Monthly Wellness Day off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Great Team Environment
  • Job Location: Jefferson, Wisconsin

Our Director of Nursing is responsible to plan, organize, develop, direct and delegate (as appropriate) the overall operation of the Nursing Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and facility policies. The objective is to ensure the highest degree of quality care is always maintained.

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Wisconsin.
  • Minimum of one (1) year nursing administration experience.
  • Must possess current CPR certificate or become certified within two weeks of employment.
  • Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures.
  • Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
  • Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with customers, family members, visitors, personnel, government agencies/personnel, and the public.
  • Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and willingness to work harmoniously with personnel.
  • Must be personable, enthusiastic, and resourceful.
  • Must be willing to assist with passing medications and assist with the nursing schedule as needed.

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