Director of Nursing

Highland-Chateau-Health-Rehabilitation-Center; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth

Job summary

Highland Chateau Health and Rehabilitation Center in Saint Paul, MN seeks a Director of Nursing to lead the 64-bed facility, directing nursing services, ensuring regulatory compliance and delivering resident-centered care.

The role reports to the Administrator and Medical Director and requires an active RN license in Minnesota, strong leadership, and a proven track record in supervision and program development.

Qualifications

• Must possess an active RN license in Minnesota.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in a hospital, nursing care facility, or related health care setting.
• Knowledge of nursing and medical practices; understanding of nursing home regulations.
• Strong communication skills to explain complex medical terminology to residents and families.
• Experience planning, organizing, developing, and evaluating programs for quality care.
• Willingness to adopt new practices and lead a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the nursing department and its programs in compliance with current regulations.
• Develop strong relationships with staff, residents, and residents' families.
• Coach and develop staff to deliver resident-centered care.
• Foster team collaboration across departments to support quality care.
• Create and maintain policies and procedures for day-to-day nursing home operations.

Skills

RN leadership

Staff supervision

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Program development

Education

RN license Minnesota

Job description

Highland Chateau Health and Rehabilitation Center is looking for a Director of Nursing to join our team!

The primary purpose of this position is to plan, organize, develop and direct the overall operation of the nursing services department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern the facility and as directed by the Administrator and the Medical Director to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is always maintained.

Director of Nursing

Reporting to the Administrator and Vice President of Clinical Services the Director of Nursing is responsible for nursing services within our 64 bed nursing facility. As a leader in the organization, it is essential that the director of nursing understands our mission, vision, and values of the organization in providing care to our residents and staff.

Responsibilities Include:

• Leading the nursing department, its programs and activities in accordance with current regulations.
• Developing strong working relationships with staff, residents, and residents' families.
• Coaching, mentoring, and developing staff to work to the best of their abilities in providing care to our residents.
• Supporting a strong sense of team among clinical staff and with all departments in the organization while supporting resident-centered care.
• Developing and maintaining written policies and procedures for day-to-day functions of the nursing home with a focus on resident-centered care.
• Assessing staffing levels and working with the administrator, director of human resources, and chief financial officer to make recommendations to any staffing changes.
• Working closely with the Scheduling Department to ensure that each shift is appropriately staffed with licensed nurses and CNAs.

Education and Experience:

• Must possess a current unencumbered active license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Minnesota.
• Must have, as a minimum, three (3) years of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, nursing care facility or other related health care facility.
• Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures; solid understanding of nursing home regulations.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain complex medical terminology and situations to residents and families.
• Experience planning, organizing, developing, and evaluating programs, goals, and objectives necessary for providing quality care.
• Willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
• Strong leadership skills with experience leading a diverse team.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people at all levels of an organization, residents, and family members.

Benefits we offer:

• Competitive rate of pay
• Affordable health and dental insurance,
• Free life insurance,
• Paid time off, and extra pay for holidays!
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Growth Opportunities

We are looking forward to hearing from you!

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