Director of Nursing In Training (84648)

Regency Integrated Health Services; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Regency Integrated Health Services is seeking a Director of Nursing in Training (DIT) at Hidalgo Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Edinburg, Texas. This full-time role provides on-the-job training for Registered Nurses and offers the chance to work under the guidance of a Director of Nursing. Responsibilities include developing care plans, coordinating nursing staff, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

A Registered Nurse License is necessary, and experience in a skilled nursing facility is preferable. Candidates must reside in Texas and may need to relocate for assignments.

Qualifications

• A Registered Nurse License is required.
• Experience in a skilled nursing facility is preferred.
• Must reside in Texas and have the ability to relocate in Texas based on assignment and company needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop plans of care for residents.
• Oversee and coordinate nursing staff.
• Assure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Communicate with physicians regarding resident care issues.
• Provide necessary training to staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Registered Nurse License

Job description

Job Details

Location: Hidalgo Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Edinburg, TX 78539
Position Type: Full Time

The Director of Nursing in Training (DIT) is a program offered by Regency Integrated Health Services that provides on-the-job training while employed as a Registered Nurse and/or a DON in Training position. DONs in Training work under the direction of a Director of Nursing in a skilled nursing facility. They will be precepted regarding skills for resident quality care that promotes the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychological well-being of each resident as determined by resident assessments and individual plans of care.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for interdisciplinary involvement in the development of plans of care to meet each resident's needs
• Oversee/direct/coordinate nursing staff to provide proper resident care consistent with standard nursing practices
• Keep current with the changes in all regulations related to resident care
• Communicate with attending physician and medical director regarding resident care issues as needed
• Assure provision of appropriate medication, treatments and nursing services according to care plans and physician’s instructions
• Assure compliance with state/federal regulations and company standards
• Perform direct care/procedures when needed; such may include procedures for which the staff is not qualified or licensed to perform
• Develop and verify the implementation of POCs
• Attend QAPI meetings
• Review any/all regulatory reports (2567, Quality Monitoring reports, Quality Measures, etc.)
• Review resident clinical records
• Review facility reports (facility QA reports and 5 Star reports, etc.)
• Review consultant reports and provide feedback on any POC
• Communicate and coordinate with physicians, discharge planners or appropriate facility representatives from health care facilities regarding resident admissions, transfers, and discharges as needed
• Communicate and supervise nursing personnel with respect to professional conduct and counsel employees about job performance as needed
• Provide training to the pertinent facility staff
• Use diplomacy but firmness in settling any disputes, complaints, etc. concerning nursing personnel or residents or families in conjunction with the Administrator

Qualifications

• A Registered Nurse License is Required
• Experience in a skilled nursing facility is preferred
• Must reside in Texas and have the ability to relocate in Texas based on assignment and company needs