Director of Nursing DON, Advanced Care Center

Director of Nursing

Location: Butler, Pennsylvania

Lutheran SeniorLife provides a comprehensive array of community-based health and social service programs throughout western Pennsylvania.

Job Description:

• Responsible for the overall planning, development, organization, and progressive direction of the nursing services department
• Ensure the highest degree of quality nursing care is administered to all residents with respect and continuous recognition of their rights
• Oversee nursing administration, resident medical care, admissions, financial operations, and reimbursement
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, maintaining all appropriate records and files
• Maintain nursing guidelines by writing, reviewing, and revising policies and procedures
• Ensure resident care requirements are completed by ensuring adequate nursing staff coverage
• Monitor resident satisfaction and manage quality including routine rounds and problem-solving
• Coordinate the facility infection control program and serve as the Infection Preventionist
• Develop and implement the Center's Wound Care and Antibiotic Stewardship program
• Provide oversight for the maintenance of resident records ensuring proper documentation
• Prevent, identify, investigate, and report suspected or actual abuse, neglect, exploitation, and improper use of chemical or physical restraints
• Achieve financial objectives by preparing an annual budget and scheduling expenditures
• Participate in the weekend manager rotation

Requirements:

• Current RN license required
• Bachelor's degree related to Health Care Administration or Business Administration preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive supervisory experience required
• At least 3 years Long Term Care experience preferred
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Working knowledge of computers, Microsoft Word, and Excel required

Benefits:

• FREE Benefit Model for Full-time Employees: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability
• Competitive Wages, Hiring Incentives, Generous Paid Time Off, Bereavement Leave & Paid Holidays
• Low-Cost Benefit Model for Eligible Part-time Employees
• Additional Medical, Dental, Vision Options for Employees and Family Members
• Voluntary Suite of Benefits Available at Low Group Rates
• Immediate eligibility to participate in the employer-sponsored retirement savings plan
• Optional enrollment in a Flexible Spending Account
• Total Wellness and WorkLife Balance resources, discounts, and programs
• Tuition Reimbursement, Mileage Reimbursement, or Vehicle Program for Eligible Employees
• Career Success - coaching, training, internships, and recognition program