Highland Chateau Health and Rehabilitation Center is looking for a Director of Nursing to join our team!
The primary purpose of this position is to plan, organize, develop and direct the overall operation of the nursing services department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern the facility and as directed by the Administrator and the Medical Director to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is always maintained.
Director of Nursing
Reporting to the Administrator and Vice President of Clinical Services the Director of Nursing is responsible for nursing services within our 64 bed nursing facility. As a leader in the organization, it is essential that the director of nursing understands our mission, vision, and values of the organization in providing care to our residents and staff.
Responsibilities Include:
· Leading the nursing department, its programs and activities in accordance with current regulations.
· Developing strong working relationships with staff, residents, and residents' families.
· Coaching, mentoring, and developing staff to work to the best of their abilities in providing care to our residents.
· Supporting a strong sense of team among clinical staff and with all departments in the organization while supporting resident-centered care.
· Developing and maintaining written policies and procedures for day-to-day functions of the nursing home with a focus on resident-centered care.
· Assessing staffing levels and working with the administrator, director of human resources, and chief financial officer to make recommendations to any staffing changes.
· Working closely with the Scheduling Department to ensure that each shift is appropriately staffed with licensed nurses and CNAs.
Education and Experience:
· Must possess a current unencumbered active license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Minnesota.
· Must have, as a minimum, three (3) years of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, nursing care facility or other related health care facility.
· Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures; solid understanding of nursing home regulations.
· Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain complex medical terminology and situations to residents and families.
· Experience planning, organizing, developing, and evaluating programs, goals, and objectives necessary for providing quality care.
· Willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
· Strong leadership skills with experience leading a diverse team.
· Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people at all levels of an organization, residents, and family members.
Benefits we offer:
Competitive rate of pay
Affordable health and dental insurance,
Free life insurance,
Paid time off, and extra pay for holidays!
Tuition Reimbursement
Career Growth Opportunities
We are looking forward to hearing from you!
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