Director of Nursing (RN)

$100k-120k per year

Why Work for Us :

• Comprehensive Health Plan Options
• Medical and Prescription Coverage
• Dental and Vision Coverage
• $10k Life Insurance Coverage*
• Supplemental Insurance Options
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Generous Company Matching Benefits
• Employee Support Program (ESP)
• Tuition Discounts with Rasmussen College
• Educational Support
• Team Member Referral Bonus
• Shift Differentials
• LifeMart Employee Discounts
• OnShift Engage Bonus and Incentives
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Benefits available to eligible employees with enrollment in a medical insurance plan. Eligibility may vary by position, average hours worked, length of service, and / or location.

The Director of Nursing plays an integral role in the success of our team, our community and creating a place our residents are proud to call home.

You will be responsible for providing unparalleled service to our residents.

The primary purpose of this position is to plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall functions of the Nursing Services Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be directed by the Executive Director to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

Essential Job Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities

Management Functions

• Plan, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the nursing services department, as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the assisted living and / or long-term care facility.
• Develop, maintain, update, communicate, and enforce facility and state specific written policies and procedures that govern the daily functions of the nursing service department including the safety program.
• Maintain a current reference of written nursing material that will assist the nursing service department in meeting the day-to-day needs of the resident.
• Communicate service schedules with other services to ensure the continuity of the resident’s total regimen of care.
• Oversee, develop, implement and maintain an ongoing Continuous Quality Improvement and Quality Assurance program for the nursing services department.
• Recommend to the Executive Director the equipment needs of the department.
• Participate with the Executive Director to prepare and plan the department’s budget.

Nursing Care Functions

• Conduct the daily nursing functions in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long term care facility.
• Ensure that all nursing personnel assigned to you comply with the written policies and procedures including the safety program.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents with documentation regarding care and service provided.
• Participate in the orientation of new residents / family members to the facility.
• Make rounds with health care provider.
• Utilize nursing personnel qualifications according to the resident’s care plan, wishes, and health care provider orders.
• Complete daily clinical and environmental rounds to evaluate resident care being provided and report significant events.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Capable of performing the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations
• Ability to understand and communicate written and verbal directions
• Regular attendance, reliability and punctuality is necessary Ability to work nights and weekends, upon requestMust be able to work overtime as neededMay be responsible to work on an on-call basis
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Well organized with excellent attention to detail
• Aptitude to work independently with excellent time management skills

Education and Experience

• Three or more years of experience in nursing in a home care, assisted living, or long-term care facility
• Must be possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN in this state
• Experience in supervision and principles, practice of teaching, etc.
• Fluent in English, verbal and written
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
22 days ago