What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Nursing - RN position at Careage Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare?
Job description
We at Careage Hills in Cherokee, IA are committed to providing an excellent clinical experience for our patients and an amazing work environment for our employees. Join a team that works together to ensure our patients receive the best care possible. We are looking for passionate, dedicated, and caring individuals that are ready to jump in and be a part of the industry change. We strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life. Must be willing to help on the floor, not working shifts, but providing guidance and education. Must excel at daily f/u, holding staff accountable and ability to foster a positive culture. Competitive pay comes with a monthly incentive plan..
The right candidate will receive:
- Competitive Salary
- Competitive monthly incentive package that fosters our core values of Customer Second (Employee First!), Accountability, Passion for Learning, Love One Another, Intelligent Risk Taking, Celebration, and Ownership.
- Support from Regional Clinical Resources as well as additional support from fellow DON partners in our Iowa market.
The primary purpose 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.
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
Qualifications:
- Iowa (or compact state) RN license is required
- 2 years of experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) or Long-Term Care (LTC)
- 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
Apply Today! Call 712-225-2561 if you have any questions.
Location- Cherokee, Iowa
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $85,000 - $100,000