Director of Nursing - Lead Geriatric Care & Quality

Colby Health and Rehab; Colby (KS); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Disability and life insurance

401(k) plan

CEU reimbursement

Daily pay options

Job summary

Colby Health and Rehab in Colby, KS is seeking a full-time Director of Nursing (DON) to join our team. The DON will provide strategic leadership for resident care, oversee the nursing staff, manage the budget, and ensure regulatory compliance at the Care Center.

The role requires an active Kansas RN license, CPR certification, and 2+ years as an RN with 1+ year in nursing management; geriatric experience is preferred. Competitive benefits are offered and daily pay options are available.

Qualifications

• Current Kansas RN license.
• Current certification in adult CPR.
• 2+ years of experience as an RN; one year in long-term care preferred.
• 1+ years of nursing management experience including hiring, coaching, performance management, scheduling, and daily operations supervision.
• DON and/or ADON experience in geriatric nursing preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of state and federal regulations regarding long term care.
• Experience in tracking, trending, and analyzing clinical performance data preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for resident care by coordinating care and services that promote residents' quality of life; direct management of the nursing team.
• Provide clinical care through nursing process; complete assessments, plan care, and evaluate outcomes.
• Exercise administrative authority over the operation of the Care Center.
• Oversee the community medication management program to promote resident safety.
• Collaborate with physicians, pharmacists, and other clinicians to coordinate care.
• Establish and maintain site Infection Control Program; stay current on infection prevention information.
• Provide clinical training and education to nurses and others; evaluate clinical capabilities.
• Track, trend and report clinical quality data; lead quality and process improvement initiatives.
• Manage and oversee the nursing budget and implement strategies to meet budget parameters.
• Support regulatory compliance for the community and clinical items under their purview.
• Clinical event management and response.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Budget management

Regulatory knowledge

Clinical training

Education

RN license in Kansas

Adult CPR certification

Job description

Colby Health and Rehab in Colby, KS is seeking a full-time Director of Nursing (DON) to join our team. The DON will provide strategic leadership for resident care, oversee the nursing staff, manage the budget, and ensure regulatory compliance at the Care Center.

The role requires an active Kansas RN license, CPR certification, and 2+ years as an RN with 1+ year in nursing management; geriatric experience is preferred. Competitive benefits are offered and daily pay options are available.