Nursing Director: Lead Resident Care & Compliance

OPCO Skilled Management; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

OPCO Skilled Management is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) to lead nursing services, ensure quality care, and supervise 24-hour operations in accordance with physicians' orders and state regulations. The DON will oversee assessment, planning, and evaluation of nursing processes, coordinate resident care plans, and mentor staff.

Additionally, the role supports admissions decisions, participates in management meetings, and may stand in for the Administrator when needed.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as RN in the state practiced.
• Associate or Bachelor Degree from an accredited nursing school required.
• Five years in long-term or acute health care preferred; At least 2 years nursing supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assumes ultimate responsibility for coordinating plans for the total care of each resident which comply with physician’s orders, governmental regulations and facility resident care policies.
• Communicates and interprets policies and procedures to nursing staff, and monitors staff practices and implementation.
• Participates in all admissions decisions, and may visit prospective residents before admissions.
• Participates in daily and weekly management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, personnel, or resident complaints or concerns.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice.

Skills

Nursing supervision

Education

RN licensure

Associate or Bachelor degree in nursing

Job description

OPCO Skilled Management is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) to lead nursing services, ensure quality care, and supervise 24-hour operations in accordance with physicians' orders and state regulations. The DON will oversee assessment, planning, and evaluation of nursing processes, coordinate resident care plans, and mentor staff.

Additionally, the role supports admissions decisions, participates in management meetings, and may stand in for the Administrator when needed.