RN Director of Nursing

Director of Nursing

Live the mission: $10,000 sign-on bonus. Comprehensive 6-week orientation program. Our team is excited to welcome a new Director of Nursing to our 288-bed facility located in Downriver, MI. Our team is a diverse mix of seasoned and newer clinical team members - some have been a part of our family for over 20 years! We would love to welcome an experienced DON knowledgeable of SNF regulation landscape, supportive of solid clinical practices, and focused on striving for top-notch customer service and care.

Job Description

• Plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Nursing department to ensure the highest degree of quality patient care in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.
• Participate in community health matters/projects as appropriate.
• Liaise with patients, families, support departments, etc. to adequately plan for patient needs.
• Collect, analyze, and manage data.
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department.
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
• Maintain professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information.
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures.
• Display integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and complete mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training.
• Recruit, select, hire, train, evaluate, counsel, and supervise nursing staff.
• Assign appropriate level of CNAs and LPNs per shift.
• Effectively manage department budget.
• Direct care provided by nursing staff.
• Perform functions of a staff nurse as required.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients.
• Assist in the evacuation of patients.
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance.
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Requirements

• Minimum of an ASN degree from an accredited college or university.
• Currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment.
• Two (2) years supervisory experience in a post-acute care or related setting.
• CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer