Director Of Nursing DON

Goldwater Care Clinton; Clinton (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k after 6 months

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Goldwater Care Clinton is seeking a Director of Nursing to plan, organize, develop and direct the Nursing Department in accordance with applicable standards and regulations to ensure the highest quality care.

This full-time role requires RN licensure and at least 3 years of supervisory experience in a hospital or long-term care setting, with responsibility for staffing, policy implementation and quality assurance.

Qualifications

• Must have, as a minimum, 3 years of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related health care facility.
• Registered Nurse with current unencumbered state licensure.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the nursing service department, including policies and procedures.
• Coordinate nursing services with other resident services to ensure continuity of care and participate in QA/QI activities.
• Ensure appropriate staffing for each shift and supervise nursing personnel to maintain quality care.

Skills

Supervisor experience

RN license

State licensure

Job description

10k Sign on Bonus

The primary purpose of the Director of Nursing position is to plan, organize, develop and direct the overall operation of our Nursing Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator and the Medical Director, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

Benefits Offered (full-time):

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k following 6 months of service

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the nursing service department, as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current rules, regulations and guidelines that govern the nursing care facilities. Develop, maintain, and periodically update written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department. Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the Administrator, as necessary/required, concerning the operation of the nursing service department.
• Develops methods for coordination of nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents’ total regimen of care. Maintain an ongoing quality assurance program for the nursing department. Participate in facility surveys made by authorized government agencies as necessary or as may be directed. Assist the Quality Assessment & Assurance Committee in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficiencies. Assist with discharge planning and perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies charting, etc. Monitor the facility’s QI, QM, and survey reports. Assist in the developing plans of action to correct potential or identified problem areas.
• Assist in calculating the number of direct nursing care personnel on duty each shift. Assign a sufficient number of licensed practical and/or registered nurses for each tour of duty to ensure that quality care is maintained. Assign a sufficient number of certified nursing assistants for each tour of duty to ensure that routing nursing care is provided to meet the daily nursing care needs of each resident. Develop work assignments and schedule duty hours, and/or assist nursing supervisory staff in completing and performing such tasks. Delegate to nursing personnel the administrative authority, responsibility and accountability necessary to perform their assigned duties. Make daily rounds of the nursing service department to ensure that all nursing service personnel are performing their work assignments.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Must have, as a minimum, 3 years of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related health care facility.

Registered Nurse with current unencumbered state licensure.

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