RN Director of Nursing 10,000 Dollar Sign ON Bonus

Rensselaer Care Center•Rensselaer, IN

About The Position

Rensselaer Care Center is seeking a dedicated Director of Nursing (DON) to lead its clinical team. The Director of Nursing plans, organizes, develops, and directs the overall operation of the Nursing department to ensure high-quality patient care in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The role oversees nursing staff and department operations, including staffing, budgeting, and the direction of resident care. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered.

Requirements

Minimum of an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) degree from an accredited college or university.
Currently licensed or registered in the applicable state; must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment.
Two years of supervisory experience in a post-acute care or related setting.
CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation; certification must remain current during employment.
Expert knowledge in the field of practice.
Knowledge of practices and procedures and of laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in a post-acute care facility.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, establish benchmarks for, and direct nursing staff and department operations.
Recruit, select, hire, train, evaluate, counsel, and supervise nursing staff.
Assign appropriate levels of CNAs and LPNs per shift.
Manage the department budget and operate within budget.
Direct care provided by nursing staff and perform staff nurse functions as required.
Participate in community health matters or projects as appropriate.
Liaise with patients, families, and support departments to plan for patient needs.
Collect, analyze, and manage data.
Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Implement and interpret department programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Perform competently in applicable areas, including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
Maintain professional working relationships with associates and vendors, protect confidential information, and follow company policies and compliance procedures.
Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
Assist in the evacuation of patients.
Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance and communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.