Interim Director of Nursing (DON)

Nava Healthcare - Olathe, KS

Full-time - Mid Level

Olathe, KS

About the position

The Interim Director of Nursing (DON) at Nava Healthcare is responsible for overseeing nursing operations in the absence of the Administrator. This role involves implementing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with health standards, managing the nursing budget, and leading the nursing staff to provide high-quality care to residents.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for the center in the absence of the Administrator.
• Implements policies/procedures with follow-up and supervision of staff to ensure compliance.
• Works closely with the Medical Director, Health Department, C.D.C., etc. to ensure current standard practices are in place.
• Recommends regional office changes in policies/procedures as needed.
• Assists in preparing the budget for the department; administers approved budget.
• Recruits, selects, coaches, disciplines, and terminates employees of the Nursing Department.
• Ensures Nursing Department employees are scheduled; develops efficient work functions.
• Conducts performance evaluations timely for nursing professionals.
• Analyzes and evaluates nursing and related services rendered to improve the quality of resident care.
• Develops systems and work schedules that respect resident's lifestyle and ensure the resident reaches the highest attainable level of functioning.
• Makes rounds at least daily; follows up daily on each shift to ensure changes in status are reported and recorded.

Requirements

• Current R.N. License by State Board of Nursing required.
• Demonstrated managerial and administrative ability.
• At least one year's supervisory experience.
• Prefer experience in the long-term care profession or working with the geriatric population.
• Skills in organizing and planning programs and assigning personnel to provide nursing services for residents.
• Ability to evaluate reports, programs, and other data against both judgmental and verifiable criteria.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance