Director of Nursing RN

MediLodge; Alpena (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Prescription drug coverage

401K

HSA/FSA

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Unlimited referral bonuses

Job summary

MediLodge of Green View seeks a Director of Nursing (RN) to lead the facility's nursing program, ensuring the highest quality of care. The DON will oversee staff development, budgeting, policy adherence, and collaboration with physicians and administration.

The role emphasizes daily unit rounds, training, and proactive issue resolution to optimize resident care and satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
• Valid RN license in the state employed.
• Valid CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Plans and guides the professional development of nursing staff.
• Rounds on unit daily and ensures adherence to clinical protocols and nursing policies.
• Develops and manages systems for competencies and training needs.
• Manages hiring, discipline, and performance evaluations.
• Plans and facilitates meetings to address resident care issues.
• Ensures payroll time sheets are accurate before processing.
• Maintains department budget and monitors expenses.
• Addresses survey or standards of care issues proactively.
• Ensures pharmacy, dietary, and physician consults are followed timely.
• Assumes center responsibilities in absence of Administrator.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff development

Budget management

Policy compliance

Communication

Emergency response

Education

RN license

BSN preferred

Tools

Payroll systems

Electronic health records

Job description

Facility: MediLodge of Green View

Director of Nursing (RN)

Why MediLodge?

• Michigan’s Largest Provider of long-term care skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation services.
• Employee Focus: We foster a positive culture where employees feel valued, trusted, and have opportunities for growth.
• Employee Recognition: Regular acknowledgement and celebration of individual and team achievements.
• Career Development: Opportunities for learning, training, and advancement to help you grow professionally.
• Michigan Award Winner: Recipient of the 2023 Michigan Employer of the Year Award through the MichiganWorks! Association.

Key Benefit Package Options?

• Medical Benefits: Affordable medical insurance options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Additional Healthcare Benefits: Dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance options via leading insurance providers.
• Flexible Pay Options: Get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly through UKG Wallet.
• Benefits Concierge: Internal company assistance in understanding and utilizing your benefit options.
• Pet Insurance: Three options available
• Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment options.
• Retirement Savings with 401K.
• HSA and FSA options
• Unlimited Referral Bonuses.

Summary

The Director of Nursing (DON) manages the facility nursing program with the goal of achieving and maintaining the highest quality of care possible.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred.

Licenses/Certification

• Valid RN license in the state employed.
• Valid CPR certification.

Experience

• Three years’ experience as a Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, or equivalent supervisory nursing experience.

Job Functions

• Plans and guides the professional development of nursing staff.
• Rounds on unit at least once daily and assures that all clinical protocols and nursing policies and procedures are followed.
• Develops and manages systems to assure clinical competencies and training needs.
• Performs general management functions such as interviewing, hiring, disciplining and evaluating employees.
• Plans and facilitates meetings and committees to address resident care issues.
• Review time sheets for accuracy before payroll.
• Participates in developing, implementing and evaluating programs that promote the recruitment, retention, development and continuing education of nursing staff members.
• Participates in Employee Recognition Program.
• Initiates studies to evaluate effectiveness of nursing services in relation to their objectives and costs.
• Develops and manages staffing schedular system and nurse on call system while ensuring adequate nursing staff are available based on facility/census requirements..
• Develops the department budget for approval, monitors expenses, and remains within budget.
• Investigate and resolve residents/family/employee concerns.
• Pro-actively addresses survey and/or standards of care issues.
• Collect data to compile reports in a timely manner, and to meet deadlines.
• Assure Pharmacy, dietary, physician consults are followed in timely manner.
• Assumes complete responsibilities for the Center in absence of Administrator.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Skilled in directing and motivating the workforce.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
• Ability to organize and prioritize.
• Knowledge of training techniques for clinical staff.