Director of Nursing

Infinity Healthcare Consulting; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

The Waters of Wakarusa in Indiana is hiring a Director of Nursing (DON). Under Administrator supervision, the DON oversees nursing services and coordinates the Therapy Department to ensure resident care 24/7. The role requires an active RN license and strong leadership in skilled nursing.

The position requires at least 2 years of nursing service administration experience and thorough knowledge of state and federal long-term care regulations.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the state where the facility resides.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in nursing service administration and leadership in skilled nursing.
• Strong knowledge of state, federal and local LTC regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nursing services and therapy department operations 24/7.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
• Lead staff through training and policy implementation under Administrator supervision.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Patient care oversight

Education

RN license

Nursing degree

Job description

We are Hiring a Director of Nursing DON at The Waters of Wakarusa

Salary Range: Up to $120,000!

Under the supervision of the Administrator, the Director of Nursing has the authority, responsibility, and accountability for the functions, activities, and training of the nursing services staff, in addition to the supervision of the Therapy Department and its’ functions within the facility. In the absence of the Administrator, the DON assumes responsibility for the facility. The DON is responsible for the overall management of resident care 24 hours a day, seven (7) days per week. The DON is delegated the responsibility for carrying out the assigned duties in accordance with current existing federal and state regulations and established company policies and procedures.

DON EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Maintains a current, valid Nursing License as a RN registered professional nurse, in good standing in the state the facility resides in.
• Possesses a minimum 2 years of experience in nursing service administration and leadership in skilled nursing.
• Possesses strong knowledge of state, federal and local regulations as they pertain to long term care.