Director of Nursing In Training

The Director of Nursing in Training or DIT is a program offered by Regency Integrated Health Services that provides on-the-job training while employed as a Registered Nurse and/ or a DON in Training position. DON’s in Training work under the direction of a Director of Nursing in a skilled nursing facility. DON’s in Training will be precepted regarding skills for resident quality care that promotes the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychological well-being of each resident as determined by resident assessments and individual plans of care.

• Responsible for interdisciplinary involvement in the development of plans of care to meet each resident's needs

• Oversee/direct/coordinate nursing staff to provide proper resident care consistent with standard nursing practices

• Keep current with the changes in all regulations related to resident care

• Communicate with attending physician and medical director regarding resident care issues as needed

• Assure provision of appropriate medication, treatments and nursing services according to care plans and physician’s instructions

• Assure compliance with state/federal regulations and company standards

• Perform direct care/procedures when needed; such may include procedures for which the staff is not qualified or licensed to perform

• Develop and verify the implementation of POCs

• Attend QAPI meetings

• Review any/all regulatory reports (2567, Quality Monitoring reports, Quality Measures, etc.)

• Review resident clinical records

• Review facility reports (facility QA reports and 5 Star reports, etc.)

• Review consultant reports and provide feedback on any POC

• Communicate and coordinate with physicians, discharge planners or appropriate facility representatives from health care facilities regarding resident admissions, transfers, and discharges as needed

• Communicate and supervise nursing personnel with respect to professional conduct and counsel employees about job performance as needed

• Provide training to the pertinent facility staff

• Use diplomacy but firmness in settling any disputes, complaints, etc. concerning nursing personnel or residents or families in conjunction with the Administrator

Job Qualifications:

• A Registered Nurse License is Required 

• Experience in a skilled nursing facility is preferred

• Must reside in Texas and have the ability to relocate in Texas based on assignment and company needs