We are looking for a charismatic individual to join our team as the new Director of Nursing (DON) at Prestige Care Center of Morrison in beautiful Morrison, Colorado. We are a 180 bed skilled nursing facility under new management. The right person must be passionate about the quality of care their residents receive, while also being passionate about growing the individuals around them through creating an empowered environment for all. If you see yourself as a person that can help us dignify long-term care in the eyes of others by providing the highest quality of care possible, then we are excited to speak with you!

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.

Direcor of Nursing Duties:

• Recruit, hire, train, coach, and evaluate departmental staff (management staff only)
• Provide 24-hour accountability for the Nursing Department in directing and coordinating all activities of nursing services
• 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
• Participates in the completion of the facility assessment at least annually for determining the knowledge and skills required among staff to meet residents’ needs.
• Identifies and prioritize the facility’s educational needs through the completion of an educational needs assessment, based on the facility assessment.
• Works closely with the facility’s Compliance Officer and other leaders in developing a training plan that addresses all regulatory requirements and any other topics identified in the facility assessment and/or needs assessment. Develop educational calendars in accordance with the plan.
• Plans, schedules, conducts, and oversees orientation programs for all personnel.
• Develops, schedules, and directs refresher training, as necessary, for all personnel. Tracks attendance/completion of training to ensure that all required training is received by all personnel in a timely manner.
• Reviews educational content to ensure the information reflects current standards of practice and facility policies and procedures. Develops or revises content as needed. Utilizes outside resources for content development, such as consultants, content experts, or electronic learning systems.
• 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.
• Cooperates with the Administrator during routine evaluation of the training program’s effectiveness.
• Schedules trainings with flexibility to ensure limited disruption of resident care, and ample opportunity for staff to attend. Posts notices of trainings in advance.
• 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:

• Colorado RN license is required
• At least 1 year of DON experience
• 2 years of experience in a skilled nursing facility (SNF)
• Ability to learn and implement administrative and departmental policies and procedures and carry out job responsibilities in a professional, accurate and conscientious manner
• Ability to create and maintain a helpful, understanding and empathetic atmosphere toward the residents and staff
• Ability to handle confidential information exercise independent judgment and make decisions based on good nursing practice guidelines

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Director of Nursing Benefits:

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