Director of Nursing

Canyon View Care Center • Palisade, CO

21d

About The Position

The Director of Nursing oversees the administration of nursing services in accordance with current Federal, State, and Local standards, guidelines, and regulations, as well as company policies and procedures. The role supports best practices and nursing objectives, develops short- and long-range plans for the nursing function, and ensures care meets residents’ personal, physical, and cognitive needs while promoting self-care, identity, independence, choice, and social interaction. The Director of Nursing also participates in admission decisions and oversees safety, maintenance, treatments, medications, supplies, and equipment to support a safe and sanitary environment and appropriate resident care.

Requirements

• Graduation from an approved RN program.
• Current, unencumbered license to practice as an RN in Colorado.
• Current, valid CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

• 3–5 years of nursing supervisory experience providing direct care to multiple patients or residents preferred.
• Previous experience in a Skilled Nursing environment desirable.
• Nursing degree from an accredited college preferred.
• Previous Director of Nursing experience preferred.
• Long-term care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support best practices and nursing objectives, and participate in revising them as necessary to ensure the highest quality of care for residents.
• Develop short- and long-range plans for the nursing function.
• Ensure nursing interventions meet residents’ personal, physical, and cognitive needs and maximize self-care capacities, identity, independence, choice, and opportunities for social interaction.
• Participate in admission decisions to ensure resident needs can be met by the facility’s nursing capabilities.
• Oversee safety and maintenance functions to ensure a safe and sanitary environment for residents, employees, and visitors.
• Ensure subordinates administer treatments appropriately.
• Consult with subordinates to ensure medications and supplies are stored and controlled properly.
• Ensure adequate stock of medications, medical supplies, and equipment is maintained on premises.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance with prescription drug benefits
• Dental insurance
• Vision care
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match after one year of service
• Paid vacation
• $10,000 sign-on bonus available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed