What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Nursing - $10K Retention Bonus position at Louisa Health & Rehabilitation Center?
Nursing is what we do! Louisa Health & Rehabilitation Center, a 90 -bed healthcare center in Louisa is seeking a Director of Nursing. Working with us is more than just a job - it is an opportunity to do meaningful work, an opportunity to put a personal touch on improving the lives of others. We understand the demands of caring for others, and we consider it an honor. Become part of an enthusiastic and dedicated team of professionals who share their positive attitudes and compassionate hearts with every patient, family, and co-worker.
The DON will assist in ensuring the delivery of exemplary care and customer service through coordinating, assessing, and monitoring the quality and efficiency of patient care outcomes. The DON is responsible for ensuring compliance of nursing care policies, procedures, systems, and processes, as well as the management and supervision of unit nursing staff.
Additional responsibilities include, but may not be limited to, the following:
Ensuring all patients are cared for consistent with federal, state and Company standards
Demonstrating uncompromising adherence to ethical principles and organizational values
Establishing and enforcing the center’s safety and health programs
Developing and maintaining a positive culture that is built upon open communication and trust
Identifying and solving operational problems related to all areas of the center’s business
Ensuring compliance with pertinent laws, regulations, and MFA policies and procedures
Managing employee performance in alignment with the values and goals of the company
Serving as a role model for others by being a care and service champion
Helping evaluate the effectiveness of nursing services in relation to their objectives and costs
Involving others in problem solving and championing change
Sharing information with others through explanation and demonstration
Requirements:
Current license by the Virginia Board of Nursing to practice as a Registered Nurse
Comprehensive knowledge of federal and state regulations as they relate to long term care
BSN Preferred; RN Required
We offer a competitive rate of pay and a comprehensive benefits package for full time associates which include affordable health and dental insurance within 60-90 days of hire, paid time off, extra pay for holidays, and a 401k with company match.
Working for MFA at a LifeWorks Rehab and Skilled Nursing Center is no ordinary career. It takes pride and dedication. It takes a critical combination of technical skills balanced with people skills. Most of all it takes a unique person, with a caring heart and a passion for helping others. It's more than just a job...it's a calling.