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MediLodge of Kalamazoo
· Full TimeDirector of Nursing RN
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The Director of Nursing (DON) manages the facility nursing program to achieve the highest quality of care. Responsibilities include guiding professional development, ensuring clinical protocols are followed, managing staffing, developing budgets, and addressing resident care issues. The role involves evaluating nursing services, facilitating meetings, and resolving concerns, while participating in staff recruitment, retention, and education programs. The DON also assumes responsibilities in the absence of the Administrator and must possess strong communication and organizational skills to motivate the workforce and handle emergencies effectively.
Director of Nursing (RN)
MediLodge is proud to have received the 2023 Michigan Employer of the Year Award through the MichiganWorks! Association!
Are you looking for a rewarding career and a stable company to call home? MediLodge of Kalamazoo is ready to welcome you as our clinical champion to continue to guide our team towards clinical excellence. We offer a rewarding experience to work with other warm-hearted team members and a seasoned regional team who will support you along your career path. At the end of each day, your professional success and personal fulfillment will be your reward for making a difference in the lives of our residents.
Why Choose MediLodge?
No matter where you reside or consider relocating to, we are the largest provider of skilled nursing long-term care and short-term rehabilitation services with 50 centers located throughout Michigan.
While you contribute to the compassionate care for our residents, we strive to provide support and training for you to achieve your career goals. MediLodge offers U.S. Department of Labor approved apprenticeship programs to prepare non-certified staff to become CNAs and mentor nurses along their clinical career path to become Unit Managers, Assistant Directors of Nursing, and Directors of Nursing.
Healthcare and Specialty Benefits:
- Effective 2024, a variety of medical coverage options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
- Affordable Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, and Vision insurance benefits.
- Three Pet Insurance options available.
- Intercompany Employee Benefits Concierge for benefits assistance.
- Flexible pay options; daily, weekly, or bi-weekly with pay advances through UKG Wallet.
- Company paid vacation days with rollover option and sick time.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Excellent career advancement opportunities.
- Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment programs.
- Company Paid Life Insurance.
- 401K retirement program.
- Health Saving Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA.
- Unlimited Referral Bonuses and more!
Job Description:
The Director of Nursing (DON) manages the facility nursing program with the goal of achieving and maintaining the highest quality of care possible.
Requirements:
- 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.
- Reviews 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 the effectiveness of nursing services in relation to their objectives and costs.
- Develops and manages staffing scheduler 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.
- Investigates and resolves residents/family/employee concerns.
- Proactively addresses survey and/or standards of care issues.
- Collects data to compile reports in a timely manner, and meets deadlines.
- Assures Pharmacy, dietary, physician consults are followed in a timely manner.
- Assumes complete responsibilities for the Center in absence of Administrator.
- Performs other tasks as assigned.
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