Director of Nursing – Long-Term Care

SAGE GROUP • Miller, SD

1d • $38 - $63 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to lead nursing operations in a skilled nursing and long-term care setting. The Director of Nursing will oversee the delivery of safe, efficient, high-quality, and resident-centered care. This position is responsible for nursing department leadership, staffing, regulatory compliance, quality improvement, clinical documentation, care planning, and staff development. Previous long-term care/skilled nursing experience is preferred.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related requirement based on applicable organizational standards.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state of practice.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate and comprehend information in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Knowledge of basic nursing practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of medications, including therapeutic effects and potential side effects.
• Understanding of resident-centered care and long-term care operations.
• Ability to maintain accurate and confidential clinical documentation.
• Ability to work effectively with residents, families, physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Ability to communicate, observe, assess, and respond to resident and staff needs.
• Ability to operate and use workplace equipment, tools, and computer systems.
• Ability to maintain a stationary position and move as required by job duties.
• Ability to perform duties requiring attention to detail, sound judgment, and sustained concentration.

Nice To Haves

• Previous supervisory or nursing leadership experience preferred.
• Previous long-term care/skilled nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and monitor the annual nursing department budget.
• Recruit, interview, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate nursing staff.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels and effective use of scheduling systems.
• Promote a safe, collaborative, and high-quality work environment.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state regulations, policies, and standards.
• Participate in state and federal nursing home surveys and regulatory inspections.
• Prepare Plans of Correction (POCs) when required and ensure timely implementation.
• Participate in Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement (QA/CQI) programs.
• Lead the management, monitoring, and auditing of electronic medical records (EMR), including documentation, reports, dashboards, and staff training.
• Stay current with changes in regulations, clinical practices, programs, and nursing standards.
• Oversee timely completion of pre-admission and comprehensive nursing assessments.
• Ensure individualized resident care plans are developed, implemented, evaluated, and updated appropriately.
• Monitor the effectiveness of nursing interventions and make adjustments as needed.
• Ensure resident rights, dignity, privacy, and choices are respected.
• Ensure residents are protected from abuse, neglect, and inappropriate treatment.
• Promptly report and address concerns involving resident rights, abuse, or neglect in accordance with applicable policies and regulations.
• Ensure residents have appropriate access to their medical records.
• Ensure physicians are promptly notified of changes in resident condition and that orders are processed accurately and timely.
• Maintain thorough, accurate, and timely resident documentation.
• Ensure nursing staff are appropriately trained and follow required procedures and systems.
• Participate in care conferences, special events, committees, and task forces.
• Promote resident-centered communication and explain procedures clearly to residents.
• Monitor residents for physical and emotional changes and ensure appropriate interventions are initiated.
• Ensure families or responsible parties are appropriately notified of significant changes in resident condition.
• Promote and monitor adherence to antibiotic stewardship practices.
• Foster effective communication and cooperation between nursing and other departments.
• Exercise sound judgment and decision-making in clinical and administrative matters.
• Interviewing and hiring employees
• Training and onboarding staff
• Planning and assigning work
• Monitoring employee performance
• Conducting performance evaluations
• Recognizing and rewarding strong performance
• Addressing performance and conduct concerns
• Resolving complaints and workplace issues
• Promoting employee engagement, teamwork, and professional development

Benefits

• Relocation Assistance: Available; details to be determined at the time of offer
• Sign-On Bonus: Up to $25,000, subject to eligibility and applicable payout terms

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director