Director of Nursing

Westpark a Waters Community; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top Pay

Bonus Program

Vacation Pay after 90 days

Daily Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Retirement Plan

Much More

Job summary

Westpark a Waters Community in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) / Registered Nurse (RN) to lead the clinical department and ensure high-quality resident care. The DON directs the nursing staff, ensures compliance with state and federal regulations, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to meet resident needs.

The position requires an active RN license and at least one year of nursing administration experience, with knowledge of long-term care regulations.

Qualifications

• Must maintain a current, valid RN license in the state of practice.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in nursing service administration.
• Strong knowledge of state, federal and local regulations pertaining to long-term care.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee the clinical department to ensure quality resident care.
• Act as an active member of the interdisciplinary team and coordinate with administration.
• Ensure adequate staffing to meet resident needs across units/shifts.
• Oversee documentation and compliance with corporate policies and codes of conduct.
• Participate in budgeting and development of nursing services.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Registered Nursing License (RN)

Job description

NOW HIRING - Director of Nursing (DON)/Registered Nurse (RN)

We are looking for ambitious and energetic talent to join our Team!!

The Director of Nursing leads and directs the overall clinical department of the facility in accordance with resident needs, federal and state government regulations and company policies/procedures so as to maintain quality care for the residents.

Job Duties:

• Demonstrates knowledge of age specific developmental factors specific to adult and geriatric residents (i.e. physical, cognitive, and socialization factors) in planning delivery of care
• Demonstrates knowledge, skills and techniques necessary to care for residents with the following needs: therapeutic, neuro and dementia, dialysis, IV therapy, infectious disease and wound care, if applicable
• Attends all mandatory in-services by employee’s anniversary date
• Acts appropriately under the direction of the Administrator and acts as an active member of the interdisciplinary team
• Demonstrates ability to adjust to changes in shift assignments to meet resident and family needs
• Ensures the residents receive skilled nursing and rehabilitation services, as needed
• Successful completion of facility orientation on the care of a resident on a specialized dementia unit, as appropriate
• Communicates and observes the Corporate Compliance Program effectively and complies with Code of Conduct when performing work functions
• Develops and periodically updates statements of philosophy and objectives that define the type of nursing care the facility proposes to provide. Ensures that these are understood and implemented by nursing personnel
• Supervises, evaluates, counsels, and disciplines inter-departmental personnel
• Assists in the recruitment, interviewing, and selection and termination of nursing personnel
• Ensures that a sufficient number of qualified supervisory and supportive nursing personnel are assigned for each unit/shift to meet the residents needs
• Participates in all screening processes prior to admission. Assesses items needed by the facility to meet resident needs
• Participates in coordination of resident services through departmental and appropriate staff committee meetings (i.e. Quarterly Quality Assurance and Assessment, Pharmacy Services, Therapy Services, Infection Control and Resident Care policy and procedure meeting)
• Plans staff development programs that will enhance staff knowledge of quality resident care
• Conducts periodic review to ensure all documentation is informative and descriptive of nursing care and of the resident’s response to that care
• Participates in planning and budgeting for nursing services
• Conducts periodic review to ensure that the nursing requirements of each resident admitted to the facility are reviewed and that the physician is consulted in planning resident care
• Demonstrates knowledge of current Health Department Directives and ensures that directives are implemented by staff
• Conducts periodic review that the facility and personnel are in compliance with State Code Requirements

Education/Experience:

• Maintains a current, valid Registered Nursing License (RN), in good standing in the state the facility resides in.
• Possesses a minimum one (1) year of experience in nursing service administration. Additional education or experience in such areas as rehabilitative or geriatric nursing is preferred
• Possesses strong knowledge of state, federal and local regulations as they pertain to long term care

What We Offer:

• Top Pay
• Bonus Program that is attainable!!
• Vacation Pay Starts after 90 days
• Offering Daily Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Retirement Plan
• Much More

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, This company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.