Director of Nursing

Beecan Health • West Des Moines, IA

10d

About The Position

We believe care goes beyond a medical chart. With kindness and integrity as our guide, we strive for excellence in every interaction.

Requirements

• A current, unencumbered license to practice as an RN in Iowa required
• Current, valid CPR certification required

Nice To Haves

• 3-5 years' nursing supervisory experience in the provision of direct care to multiple patients/residents preferred
• previous experience in Skilled Nursing environment desirable
• Nursing degree from accredited college preferred

Responsibilities

• Supports best practices and objectives and participates in revision of these as necessary to ensure the provision of the highest quality of care to all residents.
• Develops short and long-range planning for nursing function.
• Ensures that nursing interventions meet each resident's personal, physical and cognitive needs and maximize his/her self-care capacities, identity, independence, choice, and opportunity for social interaction.
• Participates in admission decisions to ensure resident needs can be met by facility nursing capabilities.
• Ensures a safe and sanitary environment for residents, employees, and visitors via oversight of safety and maintenance functions.
• Responsible for ensuring treatments are administered appropriately by subordinates, consults with subordinates to ensure that medications and supplies are stored and controlled properly. There is an adequate stock level of medications, medical supplies, equipment, etc., on-premises at all times.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance with Rx benefits
• Dental insurance
• Vision care
• Paid vacation

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Associate degree