What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Nursing position at The Glen Retirement?
Benefits:
- Paid Holidays on hire
- 403(b)
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
The Glen is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) who is resident & family focused, a team builder, and excited about the opportunity to lead a high-performing clinical team of RN’s, LPN’s, and CNA’s. The Director of Nursing (DON) is instrumental in shaping the care experience for our residents and guiding our nursing staff with vision, integrity, and skill.
Company Description:
Since 1898, The Glen strives to provide the best environment for seniors. Our focus is a “resident directed” philosophy that caters to each resident's individuality by respecting their choices, preserving their dignity and giving them every opportunity to live a purposeful life. We feel it is the best way to offer the highest quality of care in a compassionate environment that places the respect of our residents above all else. By embracing this philosophy, residents are happier and healthier.
Your Impact as Director of Nursing:
Your Impact as Director of Nursing:
- Ensure nursing services meet all company, local, state, and federal guidelines
- Oversee nursing staff recruitment, onboarding, and performance
- Step in to assist on the floor when needed to ensure consistent care
- Review and approve payroll to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Monitor resident records for accuracy and proper documentation
- Coordinate development of individualized care plans with physicians and interdisciplinary teams
- Guarantee timely access to equipment, supplies, and resources
- Coach and mentor nursing staff to support continuous improvement and resident outcomes
- Develop positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs
- Oversees and delivers in-service educational programs designed to equip nursing staff with sufficient knowledge and skills to provide nursing, nursing related services, and highest level of compassionate, quality of care to each resident to attain or maintain the highest practical physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
Required Qualifications:
- Registered Nurse licensure in Louisiana
- Long term care experience preferred
- Minimum three years of management or supervisory experience
- People-oriented individual, have good communication skills, and the ability to work with a diverse group of people
- Must be able to work overtime as required
- Well organized and self-motivated
- Computer skills appropriate to job functions
Physical Demands:
- Must be able to fulfill job requirements in a high-energy, high-traffic area.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds; push/pull up to 90 pounds.
- Extensive walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping
- Must be physically able to work extended hours beyond normal work hours
Benefit Package:
- Competitive salaries
- Group medical, dental and vision plans
- Paid Life insurance and Long-Term Disability policies
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- 403 (b) Retirement Plan