Director of Nursing (DON)

Milwaukee Nursing and Rehab; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee Nursing and Rehab in Wisconsin is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our skilled nursing facility and guide residents’ care plans. You will educate residents and families on prevention and healthy habits, and supervise nursing staff to ensure high-quality care with minimal supervision.

The ideal candidate will have prior ADON/DON experience in Wisconsin SNFs, strong leadership, and the ability to drive compliance with regulations while maintaining compassionate care and strong

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years’ management experience in a nursing setting.
• Team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Outstanding organizational and multi-tasking abilities.
• Valid RN license in Wisconsin.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nursing interventions to meet personal and cognitive needs while promoting independence.
• Monitor nursing staff performance and ensure compliance with standards and budgets.
• Own operations in absence of Facility Administrator and plan long/short-term nursing goals.
• Assist in recruiting and aligning nursing staff with facility needs.
• Foster effective employer/employee relations and adequate staffing levels.
• Participate in patient/resident admissions planning and care evaluations.
• Maintain relationships with patients, families, physicians and the community.
• Coordinate with departments to provide a supportive environment for residents.
• Serve on Quality Improvement and Safety committees and pursue continuous improvement.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Education

Registered Nurse license (WI)

Job description

Great Benefits and Pay Package!

We are looking for a Director of Nursing (DON) to care for our skilled nursing facility to help facilitate the speedy recovery of our residents. You will also be responsible for educating them and their families on prevention and healthy habits. The ideal candidate will be a responsible and well-trained professional, with experience as an ADON or DON in Wisconsin SNFs, and able to give the best nursing care with little supervision.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that nursing interventions meet the personal, physical and cognitive needs of each patient/resident as well as maximize his/her self care capacities, identity, independence, choice and opportunity for social interaction.


• Monitors the outcomes of nursing service activity by evaluating the performance of nursing staff, ensuring compliance with all facility and regulatory agency standards, policies and procedures, coordinating facility committees and monitoring the effective and efficient use of budgeted resources (personnel, supplies, equipment).


• Assumes full responsibility for the operation and management of the facility in the temporary absence of the Facility Administrator or as directed by the Administrator.


• Develops short and long-range plans for the nursing department that are compatible with those of the facility.


• Assists in recruiting and selects nursing service employees appropriate to facility need and budgetary guidelines.


• Works in establishing and facilitating effective employer/employee relations.


• Maintains adequate staffing ratios and levels of preparation to meet the needs of patients/residents.


• Participates in the selection of patients/residents to be admitted by evaluating the level and amount of care required by prospective patients/residents in relation to existing nursing capabilities.


• Actively maintains cohesive public and professional relationships with patients/residents, families, physicians and the community.


• Incorporates nursing philosophy, standards and objectives into the evaluation process for staff and nursing services and ensures that the philosophy, objectives and standards of the nursing department are an integral part of the orientation and education of nursing service personnel.


• Coordinates requirements and cooperates with all other departments in providing a favorable physical, social and emotional environment for all patients/residents.


• Serves on Quality Improvement and Safety Committees that include Patient/Resident Standards of Care, Pharmaceutical Services, Infection Control, Safety and Utilization Review/PPS.


• Meets with committee members to evaluate activities within the facility and to identify opportunities for continuous improvement in nursing operations.

Requirements

• A minimum of 2-3 years’ management experience


• A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Outstanding organizational and multi-tasking skills


• Valid RN nursing license in the state of Wisconsin