Director of Nursing (DON)

Long Term Healthcare Facility Medina, OH 44256, US

Now Hiring Director of Nursing (DON) RN!

Competitive Base Pay
Full Benefits
PTO (vacation and sick)
Flexible scheduling
Ongoing training and support
Great monthly Incentives
And Much More!

Medina Center for Rehabilitation is currently seeking a skilled, compassionate, & dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to be the Director of Nursing (DON)! Our mission is to provide a patient-centered care environment, that promotes a positive team environment, with honesty, dignity, and respect. And to maintain our reputation for being the preferred source for long-term care/skilled nursing and rehabilitation within the communities we serve. Our team consists of experienced, energetic, dedicated, and compassionate RNs, LPNs, and STNAs.

As Director of Nursing (DON), you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties. Responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the functions of the nursing department. You will assume the primary role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality, efficient nursing care. Supervises Unit Managers, Clinical Nurses, and Nurse Assistants. In the absence of the Executive Director, you are charged with carrying out the resident care policies established by this facility.

Responsibilities of the Director of Nursing (DON) include:

Demonstrate a passion for caring as evidenced by interactions with co-workers, residents, families, and visitors.
Set and monitor the achievement of goals and objectives for the nursing department consistent with established philosophy and standards of practice.
Recruit and hire a sufficient number of qualified nursing staff to deliver efficient resident care in accordance with the established staffing plan.
Establish, implement, and continually update competency/skills checklists for nursing staff.
Prepare and ensure adherence to an annual operating budget for the nursing department.
Maintain and guide the implementation of current policies and procedures, which reflect adherence to corporate and external regulatory guidelines.
Assure compliance with resident rights policies and work to resolve resident grievances.
Establish and monitor compliance with an effective medical record documentation system.
Establish and maintain productive lines of communication with residents and families, internal staff and external community.
Prepare and submit reports on nursing department operations, as required.
Actively participate in the facility's quality improvement process.
Participate in and/or provide in-service education sessions.
Attend and participate in department/facility meetings, as required.
Schedule, direct, and document regular meetings with nursing staff to ensure effective communication.
Demonstrate respect and compassion in every interaction.
Conduct oneself with the highest degree of honesty and integrity in every interaction.
Demonstrate a passion for caring as evidenced by interactions with co-workers, residents, families and visitors.
Participate in facility program development activities.
Access continuing education opportunities appropriate to discipline and responsibilities.
Assist surveyors and inspectors to facilitate regulatory compliance.
Directs Nursing and Care Plan Team.
May be trained and assigned to perform the Customer Care Liaison duties as needed.
Demonstrate respect and compassion in every interaction.
Conduct oneself with the highest degree of honesty and integrity in every interaction.
Perform other duties, as assigned.

Requirements of the Director of Nursing (DON):

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
2 Years of Nurse management experience

AOM Healthcare, a premier long-term care company, operates twenty-one long-term care facilities throughout the state of Ohio!

Medina Center for Rehabilitation, located at 555 Springbrook Dr, Medina, Ohio

We'd love the opportunity to speak with you!! APPLY TODAY!

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