RN Director of Nursing
Rivergate Terrace•Riverview, MI
•Onsite
About The Position
The RN Director of Nursing plans, organizes, develops, and directs the overall operation of the Nursing department to ensure the highest degree of quality patient care in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. This role is for a 288-bed facility in Downriver, MI, and seeks an experienced DON knowledgeable of SNF regulation landscape, supportive of solid clinical practices, and focused on striving for top-notch customer service and care. The team includes a diverse mix of seasoned and newer clinical team members.
Requirements
- Minimum of an ASN degree from accredited college or university
- Currently licensed/registered in applicable State.
- Must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment.
- Two (2) years supervisory experience in a post acute care or related setting
- CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation.
- CPR certification must remain current during employment.
- Expert knowledge in field of practice
- Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
Nice To Haves
- Knowledgeable of SNF regulation landscape
- Supportive of solid clinical practices
- Focused on striving for top notch customer service and care
Responsibilities
- Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate
- Liaisons with patients, families, support departments, etc. to adequately plan for patient needs
- Collect, analyze, and manage data
- Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
- Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
- Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
- Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
- Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
- Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
- Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training
- Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, establish benchmarks, and direct staff
- Recruit, select, hire, train, evaluate, counsel, and supervise nursing staff
- Assign appropriate level of CNAs and LPNs per shift
- Effectively manage department budget
- Direct care provided by nursing staff
- Perform functions of a staff nurse as required
- Effectively manage and operate within budget
- Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
- Assist in the evacuation of patients
- Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
- Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
- Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
- Read, write, speak, and understand the English language
Benefits
- $10,000 sign-on bonus
- Comprehensive 6 week orientation program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
