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Job description
The primary focus of this job is to plan, organize, develop and direct the overall operation of the Nursing Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator and the Medical Director to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.
Director of Nursing Duties:
Recruit, hire, train, coach, and evaluate departmental staff (management staff only)
Makes rounds to verify clinical compliance including periodic spot checks of resident’s condition
Coordinate clinical services to promote standard clinical interventions of resident care
Takes corrective action in response to quality of service issues
Investigate any complaints and concerns as indicated
Review and follow-up on documentation for clinical compliance
Supervise all nursing activity within the department
Ensure coaching and disciplinary actions are provided as indicated within the policies and procedures of the campus
Evaluate performance/skills/job knowledge of nursing staff
Other duties as assigned
Collaborates with department managers for developing competencies required for meeting residents’ needs. Assists with evaluating competencies, depending on the knowledge-based, technical, or behavioral nature of the competency.
Schedules trainings with flexibility to ensure limited disruption of resident care, and ample opportunity for staff to attend. Posts notices of trainings in advance.
Provide 24-hour accountability for the Nursing Department in directing and coordinating all activities of nursing services
Maintains all training records, reports, instructional materials, and speaker qualifications related to each educational program.
Provides opportunities for staff to obtain continuing education credits for maintaining certifications/licensure. Maintains all documentation related to continuing education.
Maintains attendance records and individual training records in accordance with facility policy.
Director of Nursing Qualifications:
Active RN license is required
At least 1 year of DON experience
2 years of experience in a skilled nursing facility (SNF)
Director of Nursing Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off (Vacation/Sick)
Vision insurance
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Worksite address
fairfield, IA, 52557, US
Who can apply
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