What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Nursing (DON) position at Onyx Care?
Onyx Care of Jena is seeking Director of Nursing to lead a team of long-term care professionals. This is a vital role in a facility with a positive community reputation, a history of successful outcomes, and an experienced cohesive team.
At Onyx Healthcare, YOU are our greatest asset! We offer these competitive benefits:
- Competitive wage
- Affordable: Medical, Dental, Vision
- Free Life Insurance
- Paid Vacation/Sick Time
- Personal Days
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 401K
- Meaningful and rewarding work environment Plus much more, Inquire with us today
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Description:
The primary purpose of the Director of Nursing in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the day-to-day functions of the Nursing Department, while maintaining quality standards set forth by set forth by federal, state and organization.
Responsibilities for (DON):
- Role model for the company’s Vision Statement and collaborates with the Administrator to ensure implementation and compliance.
- Drives ongoing QAA process, oversees milestone plans for performance improvement, and monitors clinical trends and outcomes.
- Uses TSI reports, CMS reports, current survey status and clinical outcomes to monitor clinical progress monthly.
- Communicates care delivery trends, issues and opportunities to administration, medical director, and the Quality Assurance Committee.
- Anticipates customers’ needs and works to minimize potential problems.
- Participates in and promotes patients’ rights and customer service programs.
- Ensures staff ability to effectively utilize the compliment/complaint process.
- Oversees the development of the nursing department structure and roles of each position.
- Establishes and manages goals and objects for the nursing department through analysis and strategic planning consistent with the company mission.
- Understands and affects the role of the nurse leader with staff through effective team building, motivation, change management, efficient time management, delegation, stress management and effective and timely communication.
Qualifications for (DON):
- Currently licensed as RN in this state; bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
- Five years in long-term or acute health care preferred; At least 2 years nursing supervisory experience required.
- Must have, as a minimum of 6 months’ experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.
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Jena, LA 71342, USA
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Onyx Healthcare is committed to delivering personalized, professional, and expert-level care at our post-acute & rehabilitation centers throughout Northern Louisiana. We offer a wide range of services to provide our patients with the highest quality care possible.
Onyx Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.