Director of Nursing

Lcs•Cedar Rapids, IA

54d

About The Position

When you work at Cottage Grove Place, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What's more, you are part of an extraordinary company - one that's investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don't just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life! Cottage Grove Place is recruiting for Director of Nursing. This role leads the 63 bed Health Center (Long-Term Care and Skilled Rehab), including support from Administrator, ADON, MDS Coordinator, Unit Coordinator and Wound Nurse. Here are a few of the daily responsibilities: Supervise Health Center personnel to include hiring, training, evaluating and counseling within established policies and procedures. Supervise the ADON, Unit Coordinator RN, LPN, CMA, and CNA. Administer the schedule of nursing services/personnel. Maintain medical charting and required documentation under scope state regulatory guidelines for appropriate licensing and corporate policies. Serve as the department representative and coordinator of the Quality Assurance program for nursing services. Assess residents for change in level of care and coordinate billing for that level of care. Work closely with residents and families to develop & implement appropriate Plan of Care. Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have: Graduation from accredited Nursing program. Currently licensed RN (Registered Nurse) with the Iowa Board of Nursing. Currently CPR certified. Minimum two (2) years experience in geriatric nursing and/or possess a bachelor's degree. Minimum two (2) years nursing administration experience, preferably in long term care. Hospitality Promises We greet you warmly, by name and with a smile. We treat everyone with courteous respect. We anticipate your needs and act accordingly. We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner. We hold ourselves and one another accountable. We make you feel important. We embrace and value our differences. We ask, “Is there anything else I can do for you?” We maintain a high level of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times. We pay attention to the details.

Requirements

Graduation from accredited Nursing program.
Currently licensed RN (Registered Nurse) with the Iowa Board of Nursing.
Currently CPR certified.
Minimum two (2) years experience in geriatric nursing and/or possess a bachelor's degree.
Minimum two (2) years nursing administration experience, preferably in long term care.

Responsibilities

Supervise Health Center personnel to include hiring, training, evaluating and counseling within established policies and procedures.
Supervise the ADON, Unit Coordinator RN, LPN, CMA, and CNA.
Administer the schedule of nursing services/personnel.
Maintain medical charting and required documentation under scope state regulatory guidelines for appropriate licensing and corporate policies.
Serve as the department representative and coordinator of the Quality Assurance program for nursing services.
Assess residents for change in level of care and coordinate billing for that level of care.
Work closely with residents and families to develop & implement appropriate Plan of Care.