Director of Nursing

Campbell Street•New London Township, MN

2d•$48 - $53•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Nursing leads and manages the nursing department and is ultimately accountable for ensuring residents receive the highest quality nursing care. In collaboration with the Director of Clinical Services, the DON interprets nursing policies and procedures supporting nursing care and delegated medical care. The work is guided by the Residents’ Bill of Rights and the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program. A major challenge is recruiting and retaining qualified licensed and non-licensed personnel. The DON oversees nursing staff hiring, development, performance, staffing, and scheduling; establishes nursing service objectives and procedures; and monitors compliance with federal and state requirements. The role supports resident assessments and care planning, dementia care, restorative nursing, infection control, pharmaceutical and restraint policies, and coordination with contract therapy companies. The DON also contributes to departmental budgeting and oversees nursing practices, daily care communications, incident reporting, and disaster procedures. The position is located at Glen Oaks in New London, Minnesota.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.
Current Registered Nurse registration in the state where the facility is located.
Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and emergency care.
Significant critical-care and operations-management experience.
Strong understanding of skilled-nursing standards of care.
Strong understanding of federal and state regulations, including Medicare, Medicaid, and Managed Care reimbursement rules.
Very high level of professionalism.
Excellent communication skills.
Compassionate leadership qualities.
Strong critical-thinking skills and adaptability.
Leadership ability to achieve established goals through staff inspiration and loyalty.
Resilience, including welcoming constructive feedback, course-correcting, and not taking feedback personally.
Personability and ability to get along with varied personality types and inspire trust among residents, staff, and families.
High emotional intelligence.
Ability to actively listen with the goal of understanding.
Ability to clearly speak, and proficiently read, write, and understand English.

Nice To Haves

Three years of experience in a skilled-nursing and/or assisted-living community.

Responsibilities

Oversee hiring, termination, and development of nursing staff.
Monitor nursing staff job performance and evaluations; complete evaluations for designated nursing and support roles and recommend promotions and terminations to the Administrator.
Monitor ongoing staff development programs for nursing personnel.
Monitor staffing levels, direct staff rotations, and reschedule personnel to meet changing nursing service demands.
Develop nursing service objectives, policies, and procedures and direct their implementation.
Monitor federal and state guidelines and requirements and revise departmental procedures as needed.
Recommend in-service education programs tailored to the specialized needs of geriatric patients.
Serve as a liaison among elders, families, staff, and the public by responding to inquiries and providing information about nursing care and services; screen prospective elders when needed to assess whether the facility can provide the required care.
Ensure compliance with care-plan and elder-assessment regulations.
Monitor care quality for elders with dementia and assist with assessment for admission to and exit from the unit.
Monitor the Restorative Care Program and its effectiveness in maximizing each elder’s existing abilities through restorative nursing.
Collaborate with contract therapy companies to enhance care quality.
Assist with preparation of the departmental annual budget, maintain personnel and medical-equipment operating budgets, and recommend equipment purchases.
Oversee and implement infection-control, pharmaceutical, and physical/chemical restraint policies and procedures, and ensure committee recommendations are carried out.
Manage, supervise, and evaluate nursing practices; communicate expectations and provide corrective guidance as needed.
Prioritize assignments based on available staff and resident-care acuity.
Ensure appropriate staffing, working as a staff nurse if needed.
Ensure duties are completed, follow up on delegated tasks, and review departing staff reports.
Provide nursing reports to staff on daily resident-care needs and significant changes in condition.
Maintain knowledge of disaster procedures and implement them when needed.
Promptly report and document incidents and errors involving residents, staff, visitors, or oneself.