Director of Nursing Sign On Bonus

The Waters; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

The Waters of Wakarusa is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON). The DON will oversee nursing services and the Therapy Department, ensuring high-quality resident care around the clock. The role requires RN licensure and at least 2 years in nursing administration within skilled nursing.

In the absence of the Administrator, the DON takes on facility leadership, implementing regulatory compliance and company policies daily.

Qualifications

• Maintains a current, valid Nursing License as a RN registered professional nurse, in good standing in the state the facility resides in.
• Possesses a minimum 2 years of experience in nursing service administration and leadership in skilled nursing.
• Possesses strong knowledge of state, federal and local regulations as they pertain to long term care.

Responsibilities

• Directs nursing services and supervises the Therapy Department and its functions within the facility.
• Assumes responsibility for facility operations in the Administrator's absence and oversees resident care 24/7.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state and local regulations and company policies.

Skills

RN license

Leadership experience

Job description

We are Hiring a Director of Nursing DON at The Waters of Wakarusa

Salary Range: Up to $120,000 $20,000 SIGN ON BONUS!!

Under the supervision of the Administrator, the Director of Nursing has the authority, responsibility, and accountability for the functions, activities, and training of the nursing services staff, in addition to the supervision of the Therapy Department and its’ functions within the facility. In the absence of the Administrator, the DON assumes responsibility for the facility. The DON is responsible for the overall management of resident care 24 hours a day, seven (7) days per week. The DON is delegated the responsibility for carrying out the assigned duties in accordance with current existing federal and state regulations and established company policies and procedures.

DON EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Maintains a current, valid Nursing License as a RN registered professional nurse, in good standing in the state the facility resides in.
• Possesses a minimum 2 years of experience in nursing service administration and leadership in skilled nursing.
• Possesses strong knowledge of state, federal and local regulations as they pertain to long term care.