What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Nursing (DON) position at MEDICALODGES INC.?
Job Summary:
Responsible for the recruitment, retention, and training of all nursing staff to ensure legal procedures, nursing laws, state and federal regulations and standards are met and quality of care is provided to residents.
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist in selection and hiring, evaluation, disciplinary action, and training of nursing personnel.
- Monitoring nursing care and services provided on all shifts on a routine basis.
- Overseeing the resident assessment process for all residents including completing assessments and development of resident plan of care.
- Assigning and approving work schedules and monitoring and coordinating nursing activities of all shifts.
- Consulting with Admissions or Administrator on admission, room assignments, and discharge of residents.
- Consulting with Administrator in development of nursing budgets, clinical needs and purchases. Overseeing the ordering of nursing equipment and supplies as needed.
- Preparing all relevant reports to present at QAPI meeting. Development, implementation and documentation of clinical performance improvement plans.
Job Qualifications and Skills:
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse in good standing in the state in which the facility is located
- Minimum four years experience in the health care field
- Preferred one year supervisory or management role in health care field.
- Possess leadership skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
We Own It!. Medicalodges is a 100% employee-owned organization with over 30 skilled nursing and assisted living facilities committed to providing the highest quality of care to our residents. If you have a passion for providing seniors with outstanding care we want to talk with you today!
Company Benefits:
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Stock Ownership Program
- Insurance benefits & 401k
- Educational Assistance
- Electronic scheduling
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