Director of Nursing

Mission Health Communities; Neodesha (KS); On-site; USD 88,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Flexible Spending Account

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

CEU reimbursement

Daily pay options

Job summary

Neodesha Care and Rehab in Neodesha, KS is hiring a full-time Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our nursing team and coordinate resident care. The DON will work with a dynamic clinical staff to ensure quality outcomes and regulatory compliance, while overseeing budgeting and operations.

The role requires Kansas RN licensure, CPR certification, and prior nursing leadership in long-term care. Compensation is competitive, with a strong benefits package and daily pay options.

Qualifications

• Current Kansas RN license.
• Current certification in adult CPR.
• 2+ years of RN experience; 1+ year in long-term care preferred.
• 1+ year nursing management experience including hiring, coaching, scheduling.
• DON/ADON experience in geriatric nursing preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of state and federal long-term care regulations.
• Experience tracking and analyzing clinical performance data preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for resident care and supervise the nursing team.
• Direct clinical care using the nursing process and assess residents.
• Exercise administrative authority over the Care Center.
• Oversee the community medication management program for safety.
• Collaborate with physicians and pharmacists to coordinate care.
• Establish and maintain Infection Control Program.
• Provide clinical training and evaluate skills of staff.
• Track and report clinical quality data to identify risk.
• Lead quality improvements to enhance resident outcomes.
• Manage nursing budget and align with budget parameters.
• Support regulatory compliance and clinical operations.
• Provide clinical event management and response.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Quality improvement

Budget management

Staff coaching

Education

Kansas RN license

CPR certification

Job description

Neodesha Care and Rehab in Neodesha, KS is looking to hire a full-time Director of Nursing (DON) to join our team.

After many years of dedicated service, our Director of Nursing is retiring, and we are beginning the search for the next clinical leader to join our community. This provides a wonderful opportunity for an experienced nurse leader to step into an established role and work alongside a dynamic and caring clinical team.

Are you looking for a career with a health care company that will value you?

Do you want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents and staff every day? If so, we would love to hear from you.

Make a difference every day as a:

DIRECTOR OF NURSING

This Director of Nursing position earns a competitive salary of $88,000 to $100,000 per year. We also provide comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, a flexible spending account (FSA), a 401(k) plan, paid time off (PTO), life insurance, continuing education unit (CEU) reimbursement, and daily pay options.

RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS

• Provide strategic leadership for resident care in the community by coordinating care and services that promote residents' quality of life. Provide direct management of the nursing team, as applicable by State law, to promote the health and wellness of the resident population.
• Provide clinical care through the direct application of the nursing process; perform and document resident assessments, complete Individualized Service Plans, provide or delegate hands‑on clinical care as indicated by the plan of care, and evaluate resident outcomes.
• Exercise administrative authority regarding the operation of the Care Center.
• Provide oversight of the community medication management program to promote resident safety in the medication use process.
• Collaborate with physicians, pharmacists, and other clinical providers to coordinate care and services for residents within the community.
• Establish and maintain the site Infection Control Program. Maintain a knowledge base of current infection prevention and control information.
• Provide clinical training and education as needed to nurses and others who provide resident care. Perform skill evaluations to develop and promote the clinical capabilities of team members.
• Track, trend, and report clinical quality data to identify risk. Lead clinical quality and process improvement initiatives within the community to mitigate risk and improve resident care outcomes.
• Manage and oversee the nursing budget and implement strategies to meet budget parameters.
• Support regulatory compliance for the community and clinical items under their purview.
• Provide clinical event management and response.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Current Kansas RN license.
• Current certification in adult CPR.
• 2+ years of experience as an RN; one year in long-term care preferred.
• 1+ years of nursing management experience, including hiring, coaching, performance management, scheduling, and daily operations supervision.
• DON and/or ADON experience in geriatric nursing preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of state and federal regulations regarding long-term care.
• Experience tracking, trending, and analyzing clinical performance data preferred.

If you're looking for a wonderful career opportunity and the chance to step into an established leadership role, look no further. We would be honored to have you on our team!