Director of Nursing

Wheatridge Manor Care Center; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care center in Denver is seeking a Director of Nursing to oversee nursing services and ensure high-quality care for residents. This role involves developing nursing plans, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining a safe environment. The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience and a valid RN license in Colorado. Join a compassionate team dedicated to making a positive impact on lives.

Benefits

Medical insurance with Rx benefits

Dental insurance

Vision care

Paid vacation

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' nursing supervisory experience preferred.
• Current, unencumbered RN license in Colorado required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees nursing services in accordance with standards and regulations.
• Ensures nursing interventions meet residents' needs.
• Participates in admission decisions for resident care.

Skills

Leadership

Patient Care

Education

Nursing degree from an accredited college

Graduation from an approved RN program

Job description

Are you a person who believes in providing great care? Do you believe in having a positive impact on other people's lives? Are you a team player, quick-thinker, and ready to be a part of an organization that supports your growth?

WHAT WE'RE ABOUT

We believe care goes beyond a medical chart. With kindness and integrity as our guide, we strive for excellence in every interaction.

Requirements

• You care

Director of Nursing Summary :

The Director of Nursing oversees the administration of nursing services in accordance with current Federal, State, and Local standards, guidelines, and regulations, as well as company policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Supports best practices and objectives and participates in revision of these as necessary to ensure the provision of the highest quality of care to all residents.
• Develops short and long-range planning for nursing function.
• Ensures that nursing interventions meet each resident's personal, physical and cognitive needs and maximize his / her self-care capacities, identity, independence, choice, and opportunity for social interaction.
• Participates in admission decisions to ensure resident needs can be met by facility nursing capabilities.
• Ensures a safe and sanitary environment for residents, employees, and visitors via oversight of safety and maintenance functions.
• Responsible for ensuring treatments are administered appropriately by subordinates, and consults with subordinates to ensure medications and supplies are stored and controlled properly. Maintains adequate stock levels of medications, medical supplies, and equipment on-premises at all times.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications :

• 3-5 years' nursing supervisory experience in the provision of direct care to multiple patients/residents preferred; previous experience in Skilled Nursing environment desirable.
• Nursing degree from an accredited college preferred; graduation from an approved RN program required.
• A current, unencumbered license to practice as an RN in Colorado required.
• Current, valid CPR certification required.

Benefits :

• Medical insurance with Rx benefits
• Dental insurance
• Vision care
• Paid vacation