Director of Nursing (DON)

Vertical Health Services; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

HSA Contributions

Daily Pay Option

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Vertical Health Services is seeking a Director of Nursing in Saint Charles, MO. The role oversees administration and 24-hour supervision of Nursing Services, ensuring quality care in compliance with federal/state guidelines. The incumbent will lead a clinical team, coordinate care plans, and participate in admissions and strategic planning.

The position offers full-time work with a comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary ranging from $120,000 to $150,000 per year.

Qualifications

• RN with state licensure required.
• Experience leading and mentoring a clinical team.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, providers and staff.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for administration and management of Nursing Services to residents.
• Provide 24-hour supervision of Nursing Services and direct the Nursing Department to maintain quality standards.
• Lead nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) under Nurse Practice Act.
• Coordinate total care plans in line with physician orders and regulations.
• Participate in admissions decisions and staff/management meetings.
• Develop nursing service objectives, manuals, and job descriptions for nursing personnel.
• Contribute to strategic direction and operational planning.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

RN Licensure

Job description

Director of Nursing

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact, thrive in a collaborative environment, and be part of our experienced, energetic, and compassionate healthcare team, explore opportunities with us. We are dedicated to finding the best individuals in their fields. If this resonates with you, keep reading! Join a team where your work makes a meaningful impact in a collaborative, energetic, and compassionate environment.We are growing our census and need the best staff to support our growth.

We are Bronze Quality Award Winners!!!! Come work for the best! Join an organization that values excellence, teamwork, and quality care while investing in the success of both our residents and our employees.

Job Type: Full-time

Employee Benefits Package

• Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• $100-$150 Monthly Company HSA Contribution to help offset employee-only medical insurance costs
• Daily Pay Option through Tapcheck
• BenefitHub Employee Discounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance- 1x annual salary, up to $100,000
• Paid Time Off & Flexibility
• Personal Day Benefit
• Pet Insurance
• One-to-One Health TextCare- 24/7 access to healthcare providers by text for primary care and urgent care needs. The service and TextCare visits are completely free to employees.
• Voluntary Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

$120,000.00 - $150,000.00

Responsibilities:

Responsible for the administration and management of Nursing Services to residents in accordance with orders of the physicians and total needs of the residents. Responsible for 24-hour supervision of Nursing Services and directs the Nursing Department to maintain quality standards of care in accordance with current Federal, State and The Company standards, guidelines and regulations. In absence of the Administrator, assumes responsibility for center operations. The position conducts the nursing process - assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation - under the scope of the State's Nurse Practice Act of Registered Nurse licensure.

• Assumes ultimate responsibility for coordinating plans for the total care of each resident which comply with physician’s orders, governmental regulations and facility resident care policies.
• Communicates and interprets policies and procedures to nursing staff, and monitors staff practices and implementation.
• Participate in all admissions decisions and may visit prospective residents before admissions.
• Participates in daily and weekly management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, personnel, or resident complaints or concerns.
• Develops, maintains and improves nursing service objectives, standards for nursing practice, nursing procedure manuals and written job descriptions for each level of nursing personnel.
• Develop organizational strategies by contributing information, analysis, and recommendations to strategic thinking and direction, establishing functional objectives in line with organization objectives.
• Establish operational strategies by evaluating trends, establishing critical measurements; determining production, productivity, quality, and customer-service strategies; designing systems; accumulating resources; resolving problems; implementing change.

Put the Nurse Back at the Bedside

• Instant QAPI Insightsthrough MegaData
• Real-Time Wound Reporting
• Enhanced Quality Measure Supportthrough CMI Connect
• AI-Powered Clinical Auditingthrough Gemini
• Integrated Vital Signs Technology that connects directly to the EMR
• 5-Star Performance Visibility through TSI

Qualifications:

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure
• Experience as an RN in a Skilled Nursing Facility
• Desire to lead and mentor a team of clinical staff, while fostering a strong working relationship with interdisciplinary team
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, providers and staff
• Belief in a customer service focused approach to care

Additional Information

This job description is not meant to be all inclusive of all job duties, employee will perform other duties as assigned.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.