Director of Nursing (DON)

Signature HealthCARE, LLC•Louisville, KY

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About The Position

The Director of Nursing manages the overall operations of the Nursing Department in accordance with company policies, nursing practice standards, and governmental regulations to maintain excellent care for residents. The role plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates, and directs nursing services, programs, and activities in accordance with applicable rules and guidelines for long-term care facilities. The Director of Nursing also coordinates development and approves the final Interdisciplinary Plan of Care for each resident, working with physicians, the Medical Director, nursing staff, and outside consultants. The position ensures accurate completion of admission, transfer, and discharge forms and reports, including the nursing portion of the PAE, Initial Nursing Assessment, Minimum Data Set (MDS), Resident Care Plan, and Annual MDS. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and organized, understands policies and governmental regulations, and is passionate about supporting and training stakeholders to provide high-quality resident care. Signature HealthCARE describes itself as a family-based healthcare company providing services across multiple states, including skilled nursing, rehabilitation, assisted and memory care, and home-based services. Its culture emphasizes Learning, Spirituality, and Intra-preneurship.

Requirements

Registered Nurse in good standing with a required current state license.
At least five years of experience in a long-term care and/or acute care setting.
At least two years of management or supervisory experience.
Current and active CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Manage the overall operations of the Nursing Department in accordance with company policies, nursing practice standards, and governmental regulations.
Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the nursing services department and its programs and activities in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines for long-term care facilities.
Assist with developing and approve the final Interdisciplinary Plan of Care for each resident in coordination with the physician, Medical Director, nursing staff, and outside consultants.
Confirm accurate completion of forms and reports for each resident’s admission, transfer, and discharge, including the nursing portion of the PAE, Initial Nursing Assessment, Minimum Data Set (MDS), Resident Care Plan, and Annual MDS.