Logo
Nava Healthcare

Director of Nursing (DON)

Nava Healthcare, Milbank, South Dakota, United States, 57252


We are seeking a compassionate and experienced

Director of Nursing

to join our team in Milbank, SD.

Responsibilities:

Assumes responsibility for the center in the absence of the Administrator.

Implements policies/procedures with follow-up and supervision of staff to ensure compliance; works closely with the Medical Director, Health Department, C.D.C., etc. to ensure current standard practices are in place; recommends regional office changes in policies/ procedures as needed.

Assists in preparing the budget for the department; administers approved budget.

Recruits, selects, coaches, disciplines and terminates employees of the Nursing Department; ensures Nursing Department employees are scheduled; develops efficient work functions; conducts performance evaluations timely for nursing professionals.

Analyzes and evaluates nursing and related services rendered to improve the quality of resident care and plan better utilization of staff time and activities.

Ensures positive outcomes are accomplished for residents; responsible to develop systems and work schedules that respect resident’s lifestyle and ensure the resident reaches the highest attainable level of functioning; makes rounds at least daily; follows up daily on each shift to ensure changes in status are reported and recorded.

Qualifications

Current R.N. License by State Board of Nursing required with demonstrated managerial and administrative ability.

Prefer experience in the long-term care profession or working with the geriatric population.

Must have at least one year's supervisory experience.

Skills in organizing and planning programs and assigning personnel to provide nursing services for residents.

Ability to evaluate reports, programs, and other data against both judgmental and verifiable criteria.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Schedule:

Day shift

Experience:

Director of Nursing: 1 year (Required)

Skilled nursing facility: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

RN License (Required)

Work Location: In person

#J-18808-Ljbffr