Director of Nursing (DON)

The Laurels of Galesburg; Galesburg (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K matching

Paid time off

Job summary

The Laurels of Galesburg seeks a Director of Nursing (DON) to lead and coordinate the nursing department, guiding the overall direction of nursing care for residents. You will supervise RNs, LPNs and STNA/CNAs, ensuring high-quality services and compliance with regulations.

Laurel Health Care offers strong benefits and an experienced team focused on communication and teamwork as part of its Laurel Way of Caring.

Qualifications

• RN licensed in the state where the facility operates.
• Experience as DON or in nursing leadership in long-term care.
• Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid regulations and reimbursement systems.
• Experience with budgeting and staffing management.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and perform resident rounds to monitor care quality.
• Ensure proper charting and documentation of care, medications and treatments.
• Participate in budgeting and manage nursing supplies, equipment and staffing budgets.
• Maintain knowledge of managed care and state regulations.
• Contribute to Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement initiatives.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Budget management

Regulatory knowledge

Quality improvement

Education

RN license (state)

DON/management experience

Job description

Are you looking for a nursing leadership opportunity with a growing organization? The Laurels of Galesburg has an exceptional opportunity for a Director of Nursing (DON) to join our team. As the Director of Nursing, DON, you will plan, coordinate and manage the nursing department. You will be responsible for the overall direction and evaluation of nursing care and services provided to the residents. You will supervise nursing care provided by registered nurses, licensed vocational/practical nurses and STNA/CNAs.

Laurel Health Care offers one of the leading employee benefit packages in the industry, including health insurance, 401K with matching funds, paid time off and paid holidays. When you work with Laurel Health Care, you will join an experienced, hard-working team that values communication and strong teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and perform resident rounds to monitor and evaluate the quality and appropriateness of nursing care.
• Insure proper charting and documentation of care and of medications and treatments.
• Participate in the budget process of the facility and maintains the nursing supply, equipment and nurse staffing budgets.
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable managed care, Medicare and state Medicaid regulations, reimbursement systems and methodology.
• Participate in the Quality Assurance Performance Improvement program, making necessary improvement to processes based on quality assurance data.

Education and/or Experience

• RN license in the state
• Director of Nursing, management or supervisor experience in long-term care, restorative or geriatric nursing

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• A Registered Nurse, RN who is currently licensed to practice by the state.
• Additional certification in nursing specialty desired.

About Laurel Health Care

Laurel Health Care Company is a national provider of skilled nursing, subacute, rehabilitative, and assisted living services dedicated to achieving the highest standards of care.

At The Laurels, caring is more than providing excellent medical and guest services. It's also being a companion, and treating each guest with the utmost dignity, respect and compassion. It's what we call "The Laurel Way of Caring", and it comes from within each one of us.