Director of Nursing
About The Position
Hello, Cascades at Orchard Park in Orem, UT is actively looking to hire a full-time Director of Nursing. At Cascades at Orchard Park, our goal in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) is to provide each patient with top-quality care. We strive to maximize each patient's functional independence to safely discharge her/him to the next level of care. We are a people-first organization. Really! Our guiding motto is leading with integrity, empowering people, delivering outcomes. Job Description: Develop and maintain the nursing programs and activities Develop, maintain, and periodically update written nursing policies, procedures, manuals, objectives, and philosophies Assist in developing and implementing methods for coordinating nursing services with other resident services Implement plans of action to correct deficiencies Complete medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charts, etc. Develop, implement, and maintain a quality assurance program Assist in planning, developing, implementing, and maintaining resident discharge procedures and plans Develop and implement a nursing services organization structure Participate in surveys and inspections by government agencies Create, submit reports and recommendations to the Administrator concerning operations of the department
Requirements
- Minimum associate degree. Bachelor's degree preferred
- Must be a Registered Nurse in good standing
- Minimum one year of successful nursing leadership experience in a long-term care facility or other geriatric healthcare facility
- Must show ability to read and write in a legible and understandable manner
- Must speak and understand English
- Genuine love & concern for the geriatric population!
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the nursing programs and activities
- Develop, maintain, and periodically update written nursing policies, procedures, manuals, objectives, and philosophies
- Assist in developing and implementing methods for coordinating nursing services with other resident services
- Implement plans of action to correct deficiencies
- Complete medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charts, etc.
- Develop, implement, and maintain a quality assurance program
- Assist in planning, developing, implementing, and maintaining resident discharge procedures and plans
- Develop and implement a nursing services organization structure
- Participate in surveys and inspections by government agencies
- Create, submit reports and recommendations to the Administrator concerning operations of the department
Benefits
- Complete medical/dental/vision insurance benefits
- Employer-matching 401k retirement program
- Up to 16 days' paid time off per year
- Company paid Life Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
Associate degree
