Health Care Company
Director of Nursing (DON)
Health Care Company, Lafayette, Louisiana, United States, 70595
Director of Nursing - Lucrative Salary and Benefits Package (Up to $140,000/year)
Schedule:
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm; however, this position requires oversight of all aspects of the nursing department which may require working outside of "normal" hours as well as weekends if the need arises.
Maison de Lafayette is a 188 bed skilled nursing facility that has a 95% occupancy rate with a strong skilled mix. The primary purpose of this position is to plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the nursing services department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern the facility and as directed by the Administrator and the Medical Director to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times. We take pride in offering a strong support staff to assist in the success of the nursing program.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Collaborate with other health care professionals including consultants, government agencies, and advocacy groups in the development and support of resident care, administrative functions, and facility mission.
Develop and maintain nursing policies and procedures that conform to current standards of nursing practice, facility mission, and state and federal regulations.
Maintain knowledge of all current state and federal regulations and facility policies.
Review all referrals based on facility ability to meet the needs of potential residents.
Review rehospitalization trends and implement a plan to reduce unnecessary rehospitalizations in accordance with facility policies and regulations.
Participate in the annual facility assessment.
Work with the Infection Preventionist to establish and maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections.
Oversee the staff development program to ensure nursing team members have the tools, training, and resources to properly care for residents in accordance with facility policies and the resident assessment.
Monitor the facility’s quality measure reports; develop and implement performance improvement plans.
Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as necessary or as directed.
Plan, develop, 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 nursing care facilities.
Participate in all team meetings as required including “triple check,” admission, discharge planning, standards of care, utilization review, QAPI, safety and risk meetings, etc.
Ensure that residents receive individualized care that is culturally competent and based on resident preferences.
Monitor the nursing 24 hour and change of shift reports to ensure timely and effective responses to significant changes in residents’ conditions, transfers, discharges, new restraints, unexplained injuries, falls, incidents, accidents, behavioral management episodes, and/or medication errors.
Monitor medication passes and treatment schedules to ensure that medications are being administered as ordered and that treatments are provided as scheduled.
Assist with developing resident care plans.
Ensure that medical and nursing care are administered in accordance with the resident’s wishes including the implementation of advance directives.
Assist the Administrator and/or the Director of Human Resources in the recruitment and selection of nursing services personnel.
Assist the Director of Human Resources in developing performance evaluation schedules, criteria, and annual reviews for the nursing services department.
Delegate to nursing services supervisory personnel the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary to perform their assigned duties.
Make daily rounds of the nursing services department to ensure that all nursing services personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards.
Attend continuing education programs to remain knowledgeable with current regulations and nursing best practices.
Ensure that nursing services personnel follow established infection prevention and control procedures.
Ensure that medications, medical supplies, equipment, etc., are maintained on premises at all times to adequately meet the needs of the residents.
Prepare and plan the nursing services department’s budget and submit to the Administrator for review, recommendations, and/or approval.
Education
Must possess a current unencumbered active license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state.
Experience
Must have, as a minimum, three (3) years of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related health care facility. Preferred DON experience in a skilled nursing facility environment.
Must have, as a minimum, six (6) months experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
Job Type:
Full-time
Pay:
Up to $140,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
Geriatrics
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
On call
Weekends as needed
Experience:
DON: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
RN (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
Lafayette, LA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location:
In person
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Schedule:
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm; however, this position requires oversight of all aspects of the nursing department which may require working outside of "normal" hours as well as weekends if the need arises.
Maison de Lafayette is a 188 bed skilled nursing facility that has a 95% occupancy rate with a strong skilled mix. The primary purpose of this position is to plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the nursing services department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern the facility and as directed by the Administrator and the Medical Director to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times. We take pride in offering a strong support staff to assist in the success of the nursing program.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Collaborate with other health care professionals including consultants, government agencies, and advocacy groups in the development and support of resident care, administrative functions, and facility mission.
Develop and maintain nursing policies and procedures that conform to current standards of nursing practice, facility mission, and state and federal regulations.
Maintain knowledge of all current state and federal regulations and facility policies.
Review all referrals based on facility ability to meet the needs of potential residents.
Review rehospitalization trends and implement a plan to reduce unnecessary rehospitalizations in accordance with facility policies and regulations.
Participate in the annual facility assessment.
Work with the Infection Preventionist to establish and maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections.
Oversee the staff development program to ensure nursing team members have the tools, training, and resources to properly care for residents in accordance with facility policies and the resident assessment.
Monitor the facility’s quality measure reports; develop and implement performance improvement plans.
Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as necessary or as directed.
Plan, develop, 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 nursing care facilities.
Participate in all team meetings as required including “triple check,” admission, discharge planning, standards of care, utilization review, QAPI, safety and risk meetings, etc.
Ensure that residents receive individualized care that is culturally competent and based on resident preferences.
Monitor the nursing 24 hour and change of shift reports to ensure timely and effective responses to significant changes in residents’ conditions, transfers, discharges, new restraints, unexplained injuries, falls, incidents, accidents, behavioral management episodes, and/or medication errors.
Monitor medication passes and treatment schedules to ensure that medications are being administered as ordered and that treatments are provided as scheduled.
Assist with developing resident care plans.
Ensure that medical and nursing care are administered in accordance with the resident’s wishes including the implementation of advance directives.
Assist the Administrator and/or the Director of Human Resources in the recruitment and selection of nursing services personnel.
Assist the Director of Human Resources in developing performance evaluation schedules, criteria, and annual reviews for the nursing services department.
Delegate to nursing services supervisory personnel the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary to perform their assigned duties.
Make daily rounds of the nursing services department to ensure that all nursing services personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards.
Attend continuing education programs to remain knowledgeable with current regulations and nursing best practices.
Ensure that nursing services personnel follow established infection prevention and control procedures.
Ensure that medications, medical supplies, equipment, etc., are maintained on premises at all times to adequately meet the needs of the residents.
Prepare and plan the nursing services department’s budget and submit to the Administrator for review, recommendations, and/or approval.
Education
Must possess a current unencumbered active license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state.
Experience
Must have, as a minimum, three (3) years of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related health care facility. Preferred DON experience in a skilled nursing facility environment.
Must have, as a minimum, six (6) months experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
Job Type:
Full-time
Pay:
Up to $140,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
Geriatrics
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
On call
Weekends as needed
Experience:
DON: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
RN (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
Lafayette, LA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location:
In person
#J-18808-Ljbffr