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DON - Director of Nursing

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Director of Nursing to lead our skilled nursing and rehabilitation community in Chandler, OK. As a crucial member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the overall operations of the Nursing Services department, ensuring the highest quality of care for our residents. If you are a dedicated nursing professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for delivering exceptional care, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates, and directs the overall operations of the Nursing Services department, ensuring compliance with current state and federal laws and regulations.

• Interprets and communicates policies and procedures to nursing staff, and monitors staff practices and implementation.

• Participates in daily or weekly management team meetings to discuss census changes, resident changes in status, complaints or concerns.

• Evaluates work performance of all nursing personnel and implements discipline according to operational policies.

• Oversees resident incidents and concerns daily to identify any unusual occurrences and reports them promptly to the Administrator and/or state agency for appropriate action.

Qualifications

• A Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university.

• Must have, as a minimum, three (3) years of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, nursing home, or other related health care facility.

• Current unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in practicing state.

• Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to long-term care.

• Current CPR certification.

Additional Tasks

• Treats all residents with dignity and respect. Promotes and protects all residents' rights.

• Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures. Complies with standards of business conduct, and state/federal regulations and guidelines.

• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

• Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.

Personal Skills and Traits Desired

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to, and be an example of teamwork.

• Ability to deal with difficult residents, family, and staff.

• Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday.

• Ability to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.

Compliance as a Condition of Employment and Performance Appraisal

• Agreement to abide by all standards, policies, and procedures of the facility, including the facility's compliance and ethics program, is a condition of employment. Compliance will be a factor in evaluating job performance. Violations, including failure to report violations, will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

If you are a motivated and compassionate nursing professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity. Please submit your application today!

How to Apply

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your application to [insert contact information]. We look forward to receiving your application and discussing this opportunity further.