DIRECTOR OF NURSING
Kalamazoo, MI
$110,000-$120,000 + Paid Relocation + 10K Signing Bonus + Full Benefits
Summary : Manages the facility nursing program in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, applicable State and Federal regulations, and policies and procedures.
Qualifications : Education :
Graduate of accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred.
Licenses / Certification :
- Valid RN license in the state employed.
- Valid CPR certification.
Experience :
Three years of experience as a Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, or equivalent supervisory nursing experience.
Job Functions :
- Rounds on unit at least once daily.
- Performs general management functions such as hiring, disciplining and evaluating employees.
- Interview and hire new nursing staff.
- Plans and facilitates meetings and committees to address resident care issues.
- Review time sheets for accuracy before payroll.
- Manages the Nursing Department with the goal of achieving and maintaining the highest quality of care possible.
- Develops and manages systems to assure clinical competencies.
- Participates in developing, implementing and evaluating programs that promote the recruitment, retention, development and continuing education of nursing staff members.
- Identification of training needs.
- Initiates studies to evaluate effectiveness of nursing services in relation to their objectives and costs.
- Develops and manages nurse on call system.
- Develops the department budget for approval, monitors expense and stays within budget.
- Investigate and resolve residents / family / employee concerns.
- Ensures that annual competency evaluations and performance reviews are completed in the appropriate time frame.
- Participating in Employee Recognition Program.
- Pro-actively addresses survey and / or standards of care issues.
- Develop and manage staffing scheduler system.
- Plans and guides the professional development of nursing staff.
- Ensures that adequate nursing staff are available based on facility / census requirements.
- Collect data to compile reports in a timely manner, and to meet deadlines.
- Participates in facility "Performance Improvement Program."
- Assures that all clinical protocols and nursing policies and procedures are followed.
- Performs other tasks as assigned.
- Assure Pharmacy, dietary, physician consults are followed in timely manner.
- Assumes complete responsibilities for the Center in absence of Administrator.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :
- Skilled in directing and motivating the workforce.
- Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.
- Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
- Ability to organize and prioritize.
- Knowledge of training techniques for clinical staff.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act, state and federal regulations policies and procedures regarding nursing standards and delivery of care.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
- RN Licensed in Michigan
- Long Term Care Experience as DON
- Must have Skilled Nursing supervisory experience.
Job Type : Full-time
Pay : $110,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits :30+ days ago