Norwalk Nursing & Rehab Center
Director of Nursing (DON)
Norwalk Nursing & Rehab Center, Norwalk, Iowa, United States, 50211
Job Title:
Director of Nursing
Reasons to join us:
Competitive compensation!
Tuition reimbursement assistance
Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, EAP, MATCHING 401K, Life, and Disability
We pay for license/certification renewals and CEUs!
Benefits effective 1st day following 30 days of employment
Paid Time Off
Holiday Pay
Same Day Pay!
Annual Income Increases (at the discretion of the market)
Consistent support from the Regional Operations and Nursing Team
And so much more!
Job Description
We are looking for someone who has prior experience working in the long-term care industry. The Director of Nursing will plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the facility’s nursing department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, as may be directed by the Administrator, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Necessary accommodations will be provided in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and state or local law.
The statements in this job description are intended to describe the essential nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job.
Essential Functions of the Job
Responsible for the planning, organizing, direction, supervision, and evaluation of all the nursing services provided in the facility.
Ensures nursing department compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and implementation of nursing programs.
Ensures maintenance of records and reports concerning residential care.
Ensures the orientation and training of nursing services personnel.
Manages the Nursing Services department within the budget.
Develop, maintain, and periodically update written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing department.
Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the administrator as required concerning the operation of the nursing department.
Provide the administrator with information relative to the nursing needs of the resident and the nursing service department’s ability to meet those needs.
Develop methods for coordination of nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents’ total regimen of care.
Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc. as necessary.
Monitor the facility’s survey reports and assist in developing plans of action to correct potential or identified problem areas.
Serve on, participate in, and attend various committees of the facility as appointed by the administrator.
Determine the staffing needs of the nursing department necessary to meet the total nursing needs of the residents.
Responsible for, in conjunction with Human Resources, the recruitment and selection of nursing service personnel.
Ensure development of work assignments and schedule duty hours of nursing service personnel.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Required
Must have active RN License.
Must be in good standing on the State Nursing Assistant registry or appropriate entity.
Experience in long-term care.
CPR certified.
Qualifications Preferred
CPR certified.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Must have good communication skills.
Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
Must have organizational skills.
Ability to observe and report patient/resident status and implement the plan of care.
Must be able to manage multiple priorities.
LEVEL OF SUPERVISION
Supervises ADON, Nursing Staff.
Additional Information
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee filling this position. Employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by management. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this job description. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
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Director of Nursing
Reasons to join us:
Competitive compensation!
Tuition reimbursement assistance
Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, EAP, MATCHING 401K, Life, and Disability
We pay for license/certification renewals and CEUs!
Benefits effective 1st day following 30 days of employment
Paid Time Off
Holiday Pay
Same Day Pay!
Annual Income Increases (at the discretion of the market)
Consistent support from the Regional Operations and Nursing Team
And so much more!
Job Description
We are looking for someone who has prior experience working in the long-term care industry. The Director of Nursing will plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the facility’s nursing department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, as may be directed by the Administrator, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Necessary accommodations will be provided in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and state or local law.
The statements in this job description are intended to describe the essential nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job.
Essential Functions of the Job
Responsible for the planning, organizing, direction, supervision, and evaluation of all the nursing services provided in the facility.
Ensures nursing department compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and implementation of nursing programs.
Ensures maintenance of records and reports concerning residential care.
Ensures the orientation and training of nursing services personnel.
Manages the Nursing Services department within the budget.
Develop, maintain, and periodically update written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing department.
Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the administrator as required concerning the operation of the nursing department.
Provide the administrator with information relative to the nursing needs of the resident and the nursing service department’s ability to meet those needs.
Develop methods for coordination of nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents’ total regimen of care.
Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc. as necessary.
Monitor the facility’s survey reports and assist in developing plans of action to correct potential or identified problem areas.
Serve on, participate in, and attend various committees of the facility as appointed by the administrator.
Determine the staffing needs of the nursing department necessary to meet the total nursing needs of the residents.
Responsible for, in conjunction with Human Resources, the recruitment and selection of nursing service personnel.
Ensure development of work assignments and schedule duty hours of nursing service personnel.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Required
Must have active RN License.
Must be in good standing on the State Nursing Assistant registry or appropriate entity.
Experience in long-term care.
CPR certified.
Qualifications Preferred
CPR certified.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Must have good communication skills.
Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
Must have organizational skills.
Ability to observe and report patient/resident status and implement the plan of care.
Must be able to manage multiple priorities.
LEVEL OF SUPERVISION
Supervises ADON, Nursing Staff.
Additional Information
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee filling this position. Employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by management. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this job description. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
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