Director of Nursing RN Middletown

ROYAL HEALTH GROUP•Middletown, RI

About The Position

Join our Caring Family as a Director of Nursing! Are you a passionate and dedicated nurse looking to make a real difference in the lives of residents? Royal Health invites you to become a vital part of our family-owned skilled nursing facilities, where your skills and compassion will SHINE! We are offering an impressive $5,000 sign-on bonus, along with competitive rates and immediate access to insurance benefits on your first day. Enjoy the peace of mind that comes from our “Work Today, Get Paid Today” program, along with weekly pay, tuition reimbursement, and an employee assistance program designed to support you both personally and professionally. At our facilities, we pride ourselves on delivering the highest standards of personal care, while fostering a collaborative and innovative environment. As a DON you will play a key role in providing exceptional long-term care, sub-acute care, and memory care. Your strong clinical skills and commitment to resident-centered care will help us meet the evolving needs of those we serve. If you are ready to join a compassionate team that values your contributions and growth, we want to hear from you!

Requirements

Associate's degree in nursing required; Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred
2-4 years of experience in nurse leadership in a long-term care setting
Knowledge of state and federal regulations
Experience with geriatric psychiatric population
Registered Nurse in the state
5 years or more of nursing experience
Leadership experience
Medication administration
EMR: PCC (Point Click Care)
Proficiency in memory care techniques and protocols.
Knowledge of MDS (Minimum Data Set) assessments for long-term care facilities.
Familiarity with operations in Skilled Nursing, Sub-Acute, and Dementia Units.
Strong background in case management practices.
Ability to work effectively in a medical office environment.
Excellent interpersonal skills for effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, directs, supervises and evaluates nursing care provided to achieve clinical and financial outcomes.
Provides professional guidance and supervision to non-professional staff.
Ensures patient care assignments are consistent with staff competencies, scope of practice and the needs of the patients.
Completes patient care requirements by scheduling and assigning nursing and staff; follows up on work results
Establishes a positive work environment by providing support to patients and families
Provides information to patients and health care team by answering questions and requests
Ensures complete and prompt reporting to the Executive Director / Administrator
Ensures that significant changes in residents' conditions are communicated to the physician and family or responsible party
Assess resident health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans.
Supervises the administration of medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
Monitor resident progress and respond to changes in condition.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care.
Educate residents and their families regarding health conditions, treatment plans, and discharge.
Maintain accurate resident records and documentation in compliance with state and federal regulations, while ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Participate in case management activities to ensure continuity of care.
Provide support in specialized areas such as PT, OT, SUD, Pain Management, etc.