Director of Nursing (Health & Wellness Director)

DON/Health and Wellness Director Position Summary:

The Health Services Director ensures the quality of care of all residents in conjunction with the Executive Director. The position requires an understanding and commitment to the principals and values of the community. This position requires creativity and flexibility with residents who have complex situations and is at times stressful. The Health Services Director requires an ability and willingness to assist with the training of the Medication Techs in tasks required for a safe and compliant medication delivery system. The Health Services Director position requires a caring nature and willingness to care for the elderly.

Director of Nursing (DON) QUALIFICATIONS:

• Has familiarity and willingness to work with the elderly population.
• Previous experience preferred, but not necessary.
• Demonstrated ability to identify problems in a timely manner, develop effective resolutions to those problems and ensure implementation of the proposed resolution, confirm results and revise as necessary.

Director of Nursing (DON) DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Scheduling the service plan dates according to state regulatory guidelines.
• Implement interim service plans as care needs change and assure all medication techs are in-serviced on implementing interim service plans as needed.
• Assure home health, hospice and ancillary care providers, communicate their visits and provide the necessary documentation of their visit.
• Complete MAR audits.
• Assist with tracking and recording incident reports. Assure the incident investigations are completed.
• General record-keeping and filing as needed.
• In conjunction with the Executive Director, hire, train, supervise, counsel as needed, and terminate the care staff as conditions arise.

UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS

• Exposure to blood/body fluid likely.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to easily lift and carry 50 lbs. Must be able to stand, walk, stoop and/or bend for periods of up to eight hours with breaks as provided for in the employee handbook.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a Licensed Nurse in the appropriate state. Proficiency in English preferred. Attends in-services monthly required for the position. Receives and maintains CPR certification.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $62,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Home Health

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Supervising experience: 1 year (Required)
• Assisted living: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• LPN (Required)
• RN License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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