Nurse Practitioner - Memphis, TN, United States - Graceland Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Description

Director of Nursing (DON)
Graceland Rehabilitation and Nursing is looking for dedicated and compassionate Director of Nursing (DON) to join the team


Job Types:
Full-time

Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Graceland Rehabilitation and Nursing is a skilled nursing facility and rehabilitation center.

We are resident-centered and quality-focused We are committed to creating a nurturing, family-like atmosphere where staff develop meaningful relationships with residents and where exceptional patient outcomes are the standard.

Responsibilities of the Director of Nursing (DON):

Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the nursing service department, as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the nursing care facilities.

Make recommendations for developing, maintaining, and periodically updating the Policy and Procedure Manual to the Administration and VP, Clinical Services.

Develop and implement a nursing service organization structure.

Develop methods for coordination of nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents' total regimen of care.

Develop, implement, and maintain an ongoing quality assurance program for the nursing service department.
Participate in Facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies, as necessary or as may be directed.

Assist the Quality Assessment & Assurance Committee in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficiencies.

Assist the Discharge Planning Coordinator in developing, implementing, and periodically updating the written procedures for the Discharge Planning Program.

Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc.

, Requirements of the Director of Nursing (DON):

Must have at least 5 years of experience as a DON in a long-term care setting.