Director of Nursing (DON)

Regency at Troy; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Life Insurance

401K with matching funds

Health insurance

AFLAC

Tuition Reimbursement

Discounts and other support

Job summary

Ciena Healthcare is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) to lead the nursing department and oversee care quality for residents. You will supervise RNs, LPNs and STNA/CNAs, plan staffing, budgets and ensure accurate charting and medication records.

A RN license and proven DON or supervisory experience in long-term care are required. The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, QA/PI participation, and ongoing staff development in a Michigan-based facility.

Qualifications

• RN license in Michigan required.
• Experience as DON or supervisor in long-term care.
• Understanding of Medicare/Medicaid regulations and reimbursement.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and perform resident rounds to monitor nursing care quality.
• Ensure proper charting and documentation of care and medications.
• Recommend nursing staff levels to the administrator.
• Participate in budgeting for nursing supply and staffing.
• Maintain knowledge of managed care and Medicaid regulations.
• Contribute to QA/PI programs and process improvements.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Budget management

Regulatory knowledge

Quality improvement

Education

RN license in Michigan

Director of Nursing experience

Job description

Are you looking for a nursing leadership opportunity with a growing organization? Ciena Healthcare 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.

At Ciena Healthcare, we take care of you too, with an attractive benefit package including:

Competitive pay

Life Insurance

401K with matching funds

Health insurance

AFLAC

Tuition Reimbursement

In addition, we will help you advance your career with tuition reimbursement, discounts and other support.

Responsibilities

Some of your responsibilities include:

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.

Recommend to the administrator the number and levels of nursing personnel to be employed.

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 Ciena Healthcare

Ciena Healthcare is Michigan’s largest provider of skilled nursing and rehabilitation care services.

We serve our residents with compassion, concern, and excellence, believing that every one of them is a unique person who deserves our best each day that we care for them. If you have a passion for improving the lives of those around you and working with others who feel the same way, Ciena is the place for you!