Director of Nursing (LPN or RN) is responsible for facilitating and leading the resident care teams throughout the community.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties
may be required and assigned.
Provides services in accordance with state/federal nursing center regulations and the Department of Public
Health rules and regulations.
Participates in pre‐admissions assessments for potential residents.
Participates in all staff development programs to expand and develop abilities.
Maintains compliance to all personnel policies, established community policies and procedures.
Understands and implements the Fire Safety and Disaster Preparedness Plan and evacuation procedures of the
community during drills and emergencies.
Performs admission, monthly, and periodic reviews on residents for functional and mental abilities.
Dependable and able to meet schedule requirements (attendance and punctuality) with no restrictions.
Reviews/revises assessments and care plans at admission, periodically per regulation, and at change in resident
physical or psychosocial condition.
Assists residents in scheduling medical, dental and laboratory appointments.
Assists physician with resident examination as needed.
Reviews and transcribes physician's orders.
Administers and documents medications in accordance to the five rights: right medication, right route, right
resident, right time, and right dose.
Provides medical treatments as ordered by physician.
Monitors resident restorative nursing programs.
Supervises and monitors medications for residents who self‐administer.
Dependable and able to meet schedule requirements (attendance and punctuality) with no restrictions.
Observes residents and reports condition changes to physicians, health care proxies, and supervisors.
Supports and maintains harmonious relations and communicates with family, visitors and all members of the Health Team.
Understands the resident’s Advance Directives and follows his/her wishes.
Assists resident with meeting their nutritional/hydration needs and documents on the Nursing record appropriately.
Monitors meal‐time and nourishments, assists with trays, and helps feed residents.
Maintains a safe, clean, orderly, homelike environment for residents.
Qualifications:
- A passion for working with seniors
- One (1) year experience preferred in assisted living, long term care or hospital industries or experience/exposure to the memory impaired senior population
- College degree and management experience may be required per state requirements
- One (1) year supervisory and management experience including hiring staff, coaching, performance management daily operations supervision, discipline and counseling
- Ability to handle multiple priorities
- Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication and the ability to facilitate small group presentations
- Competent in organizational, time management skills
- Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving and decision making skills
- Proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel) with the ability to learn new applications
- Ability to work weekends, evenings and flexible hours, as needed
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Healthcare setting:
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Supervising experience: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- LPN or RN license? (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Rapid City, SD 57701 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Rapid City, SD 57701: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person