Director of Nursing (DON)

Job description

Baptist Homes & Healthcare Ministries is a distinctively Christian Not-for-Profit Ministry called to joyfully serve in a Christlike manner by educating, advocating, and caring for the aging for the glory of God. At Baptist Homes & Healthcare Ministries it is our vision to make Christlike ministry the standard of care for the aging. If you’re looking for an opportunity to make an impact on the lives of the aging and their families, this is an opportunity to find a calling as you earn a living.

Benefits:

· Health insurance

· Health savings account

· Dental insurance

· Vision insurance

· Pet Insurance

· Retirement plan (403b)

· Life insurance

· Paid time off

· Referral program

· Professional Development Assistance

Expectations of All Employees:

• Information: Personnel file is current and updated as needed; including but not limited to, credentialing certificates and licensure, formal academic and continuing education attainment, current phone number, email and physical address, and Covid-19 vaccine documentation.
• Ministry Faithfulness: Demonstrates faithfulness in personal and work experiences. Familiar, supportive, and demonstrative of the Baptist Homes & Healthcare Ministries Articles of Faith, Philosophy of Care, Mission, Vision, and Core Values Statements.
• Resident Relations: Familiar with Resident Rights, committed to keeping resident information confidential. Practices courtesy and respect in relations to residents, families, and guests of Baptist Homes & Healthcare Ministries.
• Teamship: Understanding and practice of good team skills among coworkers. Conducts oneself in a mature, positive, and professional manner. Committed to keeping coworker personal information confidential. Practices courtesy and respect in relations to coworkers.
• Work Habits: Neat and Clean in appearance. Ability to understand and follow instructions. Flexible in job assignments. Demonstrates organization skills. Prompt and consistent attendance. Characterized by honesty, integrity, and confidence. Shows initiative and creativity in work assignments. Positive communication and public relations skills free from all profanity. Demonstrates effective use of work time.
• Workplace Safety Practice safety: including but not limited to, proper hand washing; obeying OSHA, CMS, state, and BHHM safety regulations, policies and procedures and maintaining uncluttered, clean, and safe work environment.

The Director of Nursing will be responsible for planning, organizing, establishing, administering, and implementing a nursing program that will reflect the Philosophy of Care of BHHM and cooperate with all disciplines to provide for the maximum physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual well‑being of each resident.

Qualifications

• Accredited and sufficient education to obtain a degree in nursing as a Registered Nurse and maintains a current license as a Registered Nurse in the state of Missouri.
• Good communication and public relation skills with residents, resident's families, contact persons, staff, and the public.
• Ability to exercise leadership and give supervision to staff.
• General understanding of the aging process and the changes that come with aging.
• Familiar with the Department of Health and Senior Services LTC regulations.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in problem-solving, remain objective, and impartial.
• Ability to relate to residents on a feeling level; to deal with emotional issues in a nonjudgmental and consistent manner.
• Sufficient typing, computer and documenting skills.
• Responsibilities and Tasks
• Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Nursing Department.

Working with the scheduling coordinator to delegate assignments and maintain a monthly schedule.

Work with the Medical Director, providers, pharmacies and other ancillary services to make sure the neighbors receive all the care that they need.

Be on call as needed and work with the Leadership Team in any emergencies to ensure the care of the neighbors and the continued operation of the community.

Work with other nursing team leaders to ensure that all Infection Prevention standards as required by DHSS and CMS are done and documented.

Participate in all staff meetings and other meetings as assigned.

Flexibility in job assignments and work with the Administrator to ensure that continuity of care takes place in emergencies and weather-related events.

Full Time Salaried Position On Call Bonus

Monday to Friday, on call as needed

On call rotation with other nursing team leaders

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Patient monitoring: 1 year (Required)
• Resident's rights: 1 year (Required)
• Care plans: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• RN License (Required)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Pet insurance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Geriatrics

Experience:

• Supervising experience: 1 year (Required)
• Patient monitoring: 1 year (Required)
• Leadership: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Ironton, MO 63650 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Ironton, MO 63650: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,000