The Guardian is searching for a Director of Nursing who can create an impact on the lives of our Residents every day. As DON, you will join a vibrant team that treasures energy, originality, and communication. You will lead a team that consists of an Admission Nurse, MDS, A.D.O.N., and a Social Services Director in charge of forty-five residents participating in the “Back 2 Home” program and living with us through the Private Pay, long-term program. (No MCD beds).
We consider your well-being as well, our culture gives you many chances to learn and advance, along with a dedication to training that enables you to reach your full potential. Contact our Administrator to arrange a time to visit us and determine if we are the best fit for you.
Primary Responsibilities:
The Director of Nursing will verify the provision of quality care that promotes the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychological well-being of each resident as determined by resident assessments and individual plans of care.
Essential Functions:
- Responsible for interdisciplinary involvement in the development of plans of care to meet each resident's needs
- Oversee/direct/coordinate nursing staff to provide proper resident care consistent with standard nursing practices
- Keep current with the changes in all regulations related to resident care
- Communicate with attending physician and medical director regarding resident care issues as needed
- Assure compliance with state/federal regulations and company standards
- Perform direct care/procedures when needed; such may include procedures for which the staff is not qualified or licensed to perform
- Develop and verify implementation of POCs
- Attend QA meetings
- Review resident clinical records
- Review facility reports (facility QA reports, etc.)
- Review consultant reports and provide feedback on any POC
- Communicate and coordinate with physicians, discharge planners or appropriate facility representatives from health care facilities regarding resident admissions, transfers and discharges as needed
- Communicate and supervise nursing personnel with respect to professional conduct and counsel employees about job performance as needed
- Provide training to the pertinent facility staff
- Use diplomacy but firmness in settling any disputes, complaints, etc. concerning nursing personnel or residents or families in conjunction with the administrator
Licensing Requirements:
- Registered Nurse (RN) licensure required
Experience Requirements:
- Experience as a DON in a Skilled Nursing Facility
- Strong knowledge of home care, acute care, and nursing administration
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
- Proficiency in medical records management and documentation review
- Ability to develop and implement care plans based on individual patient needs
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
Work Location: In person