Director of Nursing

Selectis Health, Inc.; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBS Medical

Dental

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Ancillary

Paid Time Off

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

Park Place Health and Rehabilitation Center is seeking an energetic Director of Nursing (DON) in OKC, OK. The DON will lead nursing staff, develop policies, and ensure high-quality resident care around the clock.

The role requires Oklahoma RN licensure, BLS CPR, and prior nursing management experience. Strong communication and teamwork are essential to coordinate care and ensure regulatory compliance within a senior living environment.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Oklahoma and current license
• BLS CPR certification required
• 5 years nursing management experience preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families and staff

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing services 24/7 ensuring safety and comfort
• Develop and implement nursing policies and procedures
• Maintain job descriptions for nursing staff
• Coordinate interdisciplinary care and committees
• Perform head-to-toe assessments and documentation
• Lead and mentor nursing staff and ensure compliance with regulations

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team leadership

Emergency response

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Job description

Park Place Health and Rehab Center is currently seeking an energeticDirector of Nursing (DON) with a go-getter attitude to join our team in OKC, OK

Benefits

• Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical Insurance (75% of employee portion paid by company)
• Dental (50% employee portion paid by company)
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Ancillary
• Paid Time-Off
• Referral Bonuses and More!

Full job description

At Park Place Health and Rehabilitation Center, we deliver the highest quality of care for every resident. We seek compassionate and thoughtful individuals who share our passion for exceptional care in senior living.

Essential Functions of Director of Nursing (DON):

• Provide personal care to residents in a manner conductive to their safety and comfort consistent with Company Clinical Policies and Procedures as well as state/federal guidelines and regulations.
• Initiates the development and implementation of policies and procedures that govern the nursing staff in collaboration with appropriate services.
• Responsible for the provision of nursing services 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• Establish and maintain job specification and descriptions for nursing staff.
• Address and support cultural practices if such practices do not harm others or interfere with the planned course of medical therapy.
• Recommend modifications, additions, or deletions to nursing staffing plans to ensure reasonable hours and acceptable working conditions to provide optimal resident care coverage.
• Assure that each resident’s accident or incident is fully documented and reported in accordance with Company Clinical Policies and Procedures and state/federal guidelines and regulations.
• Represent nursing staff on various committees, Infection Prevention and Control, Pain Management, Performance Improvement, and Quality Assurance.
• Make rounds to all nursing units daily.
• Participate in performance improvement functions by collecting and verifying data, as needed.
• Consult other departments, as appropriate, to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the resident’s needs.
• Ensure licensed nurses perform head-to-toe assessments and reassessments on all residents.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the geriatric residents and evaluate licensed nurse’s abilities to asses and reassess residents.
• Ability to interpret results of test and procedures; take appropriate action.
• Assess residents on admission and at least once per shift, as well as when conditions change and document appropriately.
• Ability to adequately assess and reassess residents’ pain, utilize appropriate pain management techniques, and education resident and family on pain management.
• Interpret test results and take appropriate action on results.
• Promote and support the greatest possible degree of independence for residents.
• Contribute knowledge of residents’ conditions and document observations as required.
• Promote a safe and clean hazard-free environment for residents, family members, and staff members.
• Assure equipment is clean and functional. Report any malfunctions to supervisor.
• Ability to function as a team leader and role model.
• Abide by the Company Clinical policies and procedures for Abuse Prevention.
• Notify physician of changes in resident’s condition and follow through until appropriate action is taken.
• Follow through, as needed, on information given by shift report, resident or family regarding resident concerns.
• Implement plan of care for the resident based on assessments and goals as established by the interdisciplinary care team.
• Attend all required meetings.
• Plan and coordinate with Administrator, utilizing the respective service managers for planning the budgeting requirements for staff, performance of work, supplies, and equipment.
• Responsible for cost controls to ensure maximum effectiveness of funds expended from approved department budgets.
• Follows infection prevention and control procedures and supervises supportive staff in infection prevention and control procedures.
• Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
• Perform other task and duties as assigned.

Qualifications of Director of Nursing (DON):

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current RN licensure is required for the state of Oklahoma.
• Must have a current BLS CPR card.
• RN, 5 years nursing management experience is preferred.
• Candidates must maintain a working email address and phone number for employer communication.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization
• Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Knowledge of training techniques for clinical staff