Director of Nursing (DON) at Auburn Homes

IlluminusWaconia, MN
Onsite

About The Position

Auburn Homes, Waconia is looking for a Director of Nursing (DON). This position is specifically for our Skilled Nursing Facility. The Director of Nursing (DON) is a licensed registered nurse (RN) with the responsibility to develop, organize and maintain a standard of nursing practice that is compliant with the entity’s objectives and state and federal regulatory agencies.

Requirements

  • Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Minnesota.
  • Knowledge and/or experience in geriatrics.
  • Knowledge and/or experience with state and federal regulations.
  • Commitment to quality outcomes and services for all individuals.
  • Ability to relate well to all individuals.
  • Ability to maintain and protect the confidentiality of information.
  • Ability to exercise independent judgment and make sound decisions.
  • Ability to adapt to change.

Nice To Haves

  • Management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Maintains and actively promotes effective communication with all individuals.
  • Maintains a positive image of the entity in the community keeping in alignment with our mission, vision, and values.
  • Responsible for on-call services, as assigned.
  • Supervises functions, activities and training of nursing personnel.
  • Assures quality of care adhering to best practices around inflectional prevention and control provided by the nursing department.
  • Develops and maintains standards of nursing practice and policies and procedures and provides oversight of practice.
  • Ensures nursing services align with an interdisciplinary process.
  • Ensures that duties of nursing personnel are clearly defined and assigned to staff consistent with their level of educational preparation, experience and licensure.
  • Attains and maintains adequate personnel and supplies in the nursing department.
  • Assesses resident care needs and assists in the development of individual plans of care as needed.
  • Participates in pre-admission screening process for new residents as needed.
  • Participates in committee meetings and interdepartmental meetings that align with Quality Assurance Process Improvement Standards.
  • Assumes responsibility for nursing service compliance to federal, state and local regulations.
  • Participates in budget formation and operates nursing service within the budgetary guidelines.
  • Will follow all department safety rules.
  • Performs other duties, as assigned.
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