Director of Nursing (DON)

Signature HealthCARE, LLC•Bardstown, KY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Signature HealthCARE at Colonial Rehab & Wellness Center is a 69-bed facility offering a wide array of services from short-term rehabilitation to traditional long-term care. The mission is to revolutionize the healthcare industry through a culture of resident-centered healthcare services, personalized spirituality, and real quality of life initiatives. Signature HealthCARE is a family-based healthcare company offering integrated services across multiple states, including skilled nursing, rehabilitation, assisted and memory care, and home-based services supported by innovative technologies. The company is committed to advancing person-directed care and quality outcomes, with many facilities receiving high performance ratings and accreditations. As an award-winning organization, they take pride in fostering compassionate care environments and being an employer of choice.

Requirements

Registered Nurse in good standing with required current state license.
Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in long-term care and/or acute care setting required.
Minimum of two (2) years management/supervisory experience required.
Must have a current/active CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

Very detailed oriented
Organized
Great knowledge of policies and governmental regulations
A passion for supporting and training Stakeholders to provide the best care possible to residents.

Responsibilities

Manage the overall operations of the Nursing Department in accordance with Company policies, standards of nursing practices and governmental regulations so as to maintain excellent care of all residents’ needs.
Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct the nursing services department, as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility.
Assist with development of and approve final version of the Interdisciplinary Plan of Care for each resident in coordination with the physician, Medical Director, nursing staff, and outside consultants (i.e., nursing, dietary, pharmacy, therapists, etc.) and in accordance with corporate, state and federal guidelines.
Confirm accurate completion of forms/reports for the admission, transfer and/or discharge of each resident including, but not limited to, the nursing portion of the PAE, Initial Nursing Assessment, Minimum Data Set (MDS), Resident Care Plan, and the Annual MDS.