Director of Nursing

Full Time

Monday – Friday, On-Call

Salary Pay: DOE, $90,000-$110,000

Start Date: ASAP 

Plateau Healthcare is a company that specializes in private duty nursing for complex medical clients on ventilators, traches, feeding tubes and more. We are owned and operated by 2 Registered Nurses with ICU experience and emergency medicine experience who saw a need to assist a specific population of people.

The ideal Director of Nursing (DON) should be a leader, problem solver, efficient, organized, and an all-around people-person with a positive approach to overseeing the nursing and clinical care staff of our company. 

If you think you are a good fit, please apply here on indeed or go to our website at www.plateauhc.com and apply under the Career tab.

Main Job Responsibilities:

• Overseeing of the Nursing Department and supervise all nursing staff.
• Updating Policy and Procedure and Implementing new procedures and training Nurses on policies.
• Instructs nursing staff on state regulation, policies, and procedures.
• Train and orient new nurses.
• Oversee the resident processes: Selection, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care based upon regulations and established clinical best practices.
• Participates during the survey process with MDH both clinical and administrative department.
• Planning services provided to residents and supervising their care.
• Ensuring the efficiency and capacity of the nursing department to ensure quality of care.
• Coordinating and completing assigned projects to effectively support the immediate and longer-range objectives of the company.
• Maintain high standards of care for all patients.
• Manage patient’s data and medical records as confidential records.
• Communicating with doctors, case managers, clients, family members about patient plan of care.
• Ensuring quality of staff and motivating them to provide excellent quality of services.
• Participate in client care processes as needed.
• Prepare progress notes and summaries of care.
• Supervises, educates, and coaches other nursing personnel/care-giving staff.
• Assures proper maintenance of clinical records in compliance with local, state, and federal laws.

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Requirements:

• Registered Nurse with current licensure with the State Board of Nursing in MN
• 3 – 5 years of clinical and leadership experience in nursing with one year experience in a home health agency, primary care clinic, or health facility, preferred
• US Work Authorization
• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Valid driver’s license
• Pass the MN DHS Background Study check
• Reliable transportation / Auto Insurance
• Proven experience in skilled nursing environment with at least one year of successful experience as a Unit Manager, Assistant Director of Nursing OR Director of Nursing (DON).
• Knowledge of federal and state survey process
• Wound Care Certification (preferred, but not required)
• Commitment to team-oriented outcomes and quality care; and
• Demonstrated competencies in health care management and operations, quality management, staff development, resident, and family support systems
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in working with the disable population.
• Adhere to HIPAA and maintain client confidentiality.
• Treat clients, staff and the public with courtesy, respect and presents a positive public image.
• Ability to travel between Houses.
• Ability to be on-call after hours and on-call on weekends.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent Interpersonal, multitasking, and organizational skills.
• Up-to-date knowledge of nursing practices, methods, and tools.
• Strong teamwork mentality.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrates initiative and ability to work independently.
• Positive and optimistic attitude.
• Ability to maintain highly confidential information.
• Strong ability to manage multiple tasks/project.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Knowledgeable of Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams
• Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat & email applications such as Outlook
• Fast-learner with strong attention to detail
• Multi-task orientated
• Knowledge in medical electronic Health Records.
• Covid Vaccination (preferred)

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Schedule:

• Monday to Friday (8-1730)
• On call after hours and weekends

Ability to Commute to all Locations as needed:

• Brooklyn Park
• Brooklyn Center
• Maple Grove
• Bloomington

License/Certification:

• Registered Nurse (BSN)
• Ventilator Certification (Preferred) 
• CPR
• PHN (Preferred)

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay
• Flexible Schedule
• Multi-Step Training and Orientation
• Free Continuing Education
• Opportunities
• Bonuses
• Promotions
• Holiday Pay
• Vacation Pay (Paid Time Off)
• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• MetLife Supplemental Insurance
• Disability
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Critical Illness
• Hospital Indemnity
• Other Supplemental Insurance
• 401k (matching)

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