Director of Nursing

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Salary Details: $110000.00 - 120000.00 a year

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Job Description DIRECTOR OF NURSING
Kalamazoo, MI
$110,000-$120,000 + Paid Relocation + 10K Signing Bonus + Full Benefits

Summary: Manages the facility nursing program in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, applicable State and Federal regulations, and policies and procedures.

Qualifications:Education:
  • Graduate of accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred.
Licenses/Certification:
  • Valid RN license in the state employed.
  • Valid CPR certification.
Experience:
  • Three years of experience as a Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, or equivalent supervisory nursing experience.
Job Functions:
  • Rounds on unit at least once daily.
  • Performs general management functions such as hiring, disciplining and evaluating employees.
  • Interview and hire new nursing staff.
  • Plans and facilitates meetings and committees to address resident care issues.
  • Review time sheets for accuracy before payroll.
  • Manages the Nursing Department with the goal of achieving and maintaining the highest quality of care possible.
  • Develops and manages systems to assure clinical competencies.
  • Participates in developing, implementing and evaluating programs that promote the recruitment, retention, development and continuing education of nursing staff members.
  • Identification of training needs.
  • Initiates studies to evaluate effectiveness of nursing services in relation to their objectives and costs.
  • Develops and manages nurse on call system.
  • Develops the department budget for approval, monitors expense and stays within budget.
  • Investigate and resolve residents/family/employee concerns.
  • Ensures that annual competency evaluations and performance reviews are completed in the appropriate time frame.
  • Participating in Employee Recognition Program.
  • Pro-actively addresses survey and/or standards of care issues.
  • Develop and manage staffing scheduler system.
  • Plans and guides the professional development of nursing staff.
  • Ensures that adequate nursing staff are available based on facility/census requirements.
  • Collect data to compile reports in a timely manner, and to meet deadlines.
  • Participates in facility "Performance Improvement Program."
  • Assures that all clinical protocols and nursing policies and procedures are followed.
  • Performs other tasks as assigned.
  • Assure Pharmacy, dietary, physician consults are followed in timely manner.
  • Assumes complete responsibilities for the Center in absence of Administrator.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  • Skilled in directing and motivating the workforce.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.
  • Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize.
  • Knowledge of training techniques for clinical staff.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act, state and federal regulations policies and procedures regarding nursing standards and delivery of care.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
  • RN Licensed in Michigan
  • Long Term Care Experience as DON
  • Must have Skilled Nursing supervisory experience.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $110,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Relocation assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance


Date Posted: 16 May 2024
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