We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Director of Nursing to join our client in Des Moines, IA.

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 and plan better utilization of staff time and activities.
• Ensures positive outcomes are accomplished for residents; responsible to develop 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.

Qualifications

• Current R.N. License by State Board of Nursing required with demonstrated managerial and administrative ability.
• Prefer experience in the long-term care profession or working with the geriatric population.
• Must have at least one year's supervisory experience.
• 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Experience:

• Director of Nursing: 1 year (Required)
• Skilled Nursing facility: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• RN License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Des Moines, IA 50316: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person