Director of Nursing

DTN Staffing•Burnsville, MN

14d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an interim Director of Nursing position for a 94-bed assisted living facility with a census of 60. The assignment is for 8 weeks, starting as soon as possible. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm, with no weekend coverage required. The role requires a current and active MN RN license in good standing.

Requirements

Current and active MN RN in good standing
Director of Nursing or Health Services Director experience required

Responsibilities

Working knowledge of adult clinical practice as well as management theory and principles.
Current knowledge of applicable federal, state and local health care regulations plus familiarity with human resource related areas of workers compensation, unemployment, FMLA and progressive discipline.
Excellent conceptual thinking skills with the ability to identify and analyze complex and sensitive issues, problems and conflicts and to use independent judgment to make decisions, and to recommend and/or implement solutions.
Ability to know when and how to ask appropriate questions.
Demonstrated skill and proficiency with Windows-based computer systems and other health care industry related software and office equipment.
Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, delegate and accurately follow through on work activities with time constraints and interruptions to meet deadlines as well as to work independently with a minimum amount of direction and/or supervision.
Ability to listen and communicate clearly, fluently and diplomatically orally and in writing in the English language; also, to maintain excellent interpersonal and cooperative working relationships with management, staff and clients.
Ability to remain flexible, resilient, calm, maintain a sense of humor and to regularly present a well-groomed, professional image.
Ability to exhibit desirable and appropriate managerial behavior including integrity, ability to get along with others, team playing, industriousness, leadership, supportive communication, sense of urgency and confidentiality and independent judgment to provide for a cohesive working environment dedicated to achieving the organization's goals.
Ability to work effectively and respectfully with staff, managers, executives and others with a variety of working styles to achieve accountability and results using authority and influence sensitively to garner cooperation.
Maintain service excellence.
Ability to generate goodwill for the organization and its management among staff, clients, suppliers, referral sources, regulatory bodies, the general community and others pertinent to the business; demonstrate a strong commitment to client service and service excellence.
Ability to meet the physical and mental requirements of the essential job functions.