Travel Director of Nursing, RN

WesleyLife Career • Johnston, IA

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About The Position

WesleyLife is revolutionizing the experience of aging by challenging the stigma that aging means decline and promoting the idea that life transitions are opportunities for growth and purpose. Come be a part of the revolution!   About the Role: Travel Director of Nursing As a Travel DON, you’ll play a key role in supporting the health, happiness, and daily experience of the residents at WesleyLife As a Travel Director of Nursing, you will: Be an important voice to the team in terms of ensuring we are creating experiences for the people we serve and for our team members through our priorities, processes and supports. Partner with MDS Coordinators and Directors of Nursing to audit MDS records and care plans, ensure accuracy, identify areas for improvement and provide education or information regarding MDS/RAI processes. Provide tools, resources and education to local teams, with continually monitoring quality, identify risks and/or trends, and the ability to implement timely and appropriate corrective actions so quality and compliance are maintained at all times. Educate and consult with Directors of Nursing, Executive Directors and others to develop policies, systems and processes to enable WesleyLife to prepare for changes in requirements and ensure successful implementation of changes that will meet the intent of the regulations. Conduct audits and assessments within our communities (e.g., mock surveys) within our health centers and assisted living services to review clinical standards of practice as well as compliance with State and Federal regulations and standards. Assess levels of compliance, identify areas for improvement and partner with local team members to develop plans of action to improve performance. Facilitate the development and implementation of clinical systems and services related to Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI), Social Services Consultation, and Dietary Consultation.

Requirements

• Prior experience in nursing administration within a geriatric setting is required with three to five years of previous leadership experience expected
• Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively with other internal resources such as other Directors of Health Services as well as external resources, including state and federal resources, to stay ahead of current information and to proactively prepare for future services and/or trends within the industry.
• State of Iowa RN License

Responsibilities

• ensuring we are creating experiences for the people we serve and for our team members through our priorities, processes and supports
• Partner with MDS Coordinators and Directors of Nursing to audit MDS records and care plans, ensure accuracy, identify areas for improvement and provide education or information regarding MDS/RAI processes.
• Provide tools, resources and education to local teams, with continually monitoring quality, identify risks and/or trends, and the ability to implement timely and appropriate corrective actions so quality and compliance are maintained at all times.
• Educate and consult with Directors of Nursing, Executive Directors and others to develop policies, systems and processes to enable WesleyLife to prepare for changes in requirements and ensure successful implementation of changes that will meet the intent of the regulations.
• Conduct audits and assessments within our communities (e.g., mock surveys) within our health centers and assisted living services to review clinical standards of practice as well as compliance with State and Federal regulations and standards.
• Assess levels of compliance, identify areas for improvement and partner with local team members to develop plans of action to improve performance.
• Facilitate the development and implementation of clinical systems and services related to Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI), Social Services Consultation, and Dietary Consultation.

Benefits

• Compensation will be based on years of expereince
• DailyPay Access: Get paid when you need it — instantly access your earnings before payday
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including health care, vision, dental, and 401(k).
• Voluntary benefits including life, accident, and critical illness coverage
• Scholarship Assistance: Up to $3,000/year
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $1,500/year
• Educational Discounts: 18% off tuition at Purdue University Global
• Ongoing leadership training and development pathways
• Recognition and appreciation programs that highlight your impact
• A workplace culture that prioritizes respect, teamwork, and support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees