Director of Nursing, RN - Springfield, United States - NHC Springfield

Description

Why NHC?

At NHC, we Put our Heart in Everything We Do We take pride in working together as a team in our family-oriented work environment.

We provide a culture of excellence, recognition, empowerment, and fun. We offer professional growth opportunities along with competitive compensation wage increases based on performance. If you want this experience in your career, apply today

Position:
Director of Nursing, RN

Job Type:
Full Time

'Because Of Me Lives Are Improved'


Experience:
Must be an RN (Registered Nurse) and currently licensed in Tennessee
Must have professional experience in the practice of geriatrics, nursing administration, and other related areas
Must be caring, compassionate, have a positive attitude and be a team player
Prior experience as a DON preferred, but not required


Benefits we offer:
Flexible Schedule
Competitive Pay & Holiday Incentive Pay
Earned Time Off
Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance
Uniforms
401k with generous company contributions
Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
Advancement Opportunities


DON Position Highlights:
Is responsible for maintaining clinical competency as evidenced by application integrated nursing knowledge and skills, leadership, and communication skills.
Utilized the nursing process in assessment, planning, and implementing care.
Exhibits organizational ability related to workflow, prioritizing to meet patient care needs.
Practices continuous quality improvement thinking and problem-solving skills


JOB KNOWLEDGE AND CAPABILITIES:
Is responsible for maintaining clinical competency as evidenced by application integrated nursing knowledge and skills, leadership and communication skills.
Utilized the nursing process in assessment, planning and implementing care.
Exhibits organizational ability related to work flow, prioritizing to meet patient care needs.
Practices continuous quality improvement thinking and problem solving skills.


QUALITY MANAGEMENT:
Maintains a system to insure knowledge of patient status (such as: makes daily rounds of all patients).
Coordinates and implements Patient Care Plan conferences (or have working knowledge of process if delegated)
Develops and implements a rehabilitative nursing program to assist patients to reach maximum level of functioning.
Monitors to see that treatments and medications are administered as ordered
Participates in conferences with patients and families
Monitors to see that there is accurate and adequate documentation in the medical records
Coordinates or is responsible for assuring accurate and timely completion of Patient Assessment (MDS) forms.
Reviews and takes action when indicated by Patient Assessment (MDS) reports
Plans and encourages participation in in-service and continuing education for all levels of nursing personnel (including CNA training program)
Is an active member of the centers Quality Improvement Committee
Coordinates Level of Care meeting on a weekly basis.
Reviews and reports finding of level of care meetings to attending


OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT
Serves as a member of management team and develops effective working relationships with the administrator and the medical director.
Participates in the development of center goals
Develops and implements procedures to meet the goals of the center.
Develops positive partner relations policies and environment to achieve firm, fair, consistent supervision and a department team
Administers policies and formulates procedures for the nursing department
Formulates and administers a departmental budget based on the nursing departments goals and projected revenues
Participates in establishing a competitive wage, salary, and benefit plan for nursing service staff.
Operates the nursing department in a cost-effective manner
Manages the recruitment, selection, training, evaluation and retention for all nursing staff

Develops and implements a master staffing plan based on patients needs, nursing service goals and standards, department budget and state law.

Initiates and approves position descriptions for nursing personnel.
Promotes consistent assignment scheduling to meet patient care needs.
Formulates, implements and evaluates a department plan for orientation and partner development
Promotes and delegates accountability for maintaining an effective performance appraisal system for nursing
Promotes resolution of conflicts through delegation and accountability for positive supervision
Promotes and delegates personnel policy compliance with supervisors
Creates a work climate that promotes a positive quality of work and minimizes institutions legal risk
Establishes linkage with existing community resources
Assesses supplies, equates needs for Nursing Department, and sees that units are adequately stocked and maintained.

Specific Items:
(Performed by DON or delegated to qualified staff).

Participates in development and maintenance of nursing services philosophy and objectives, standards of practice, policy and procedure manuals and job descriptions for each level of nursing personnel
Develops 3 year capital expenditure budget for Nursing Department
Develops at least biweekly (every two weeks) work schedules for Nursing Department post and maintains copy as worked.

Acts upon recommendations from RN Supervisors and/or supervisory LPNs regarding hiring and firing of nursing personnel; assist with recruiting as needed.

Delegates and monitors orientation and initial training for nursing personnel
Coordinates with other department heads on any patient care needs
Participates in all department head meetings
Cooperates with consultants and implements their recommendations, if determined appropriate to the nursing department


We are located at:
NHC Springfield
608 E 8th Ave,
Springfield, TN 37172

If you are interested in working as a RN, Director of Nursing for a leader in senior care, share NHC's values of honesty and integrity, and have a heart for the geriatric patient, please apply today and find out more about us at

We look forward to talking with you about this great DON opportunity. NHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Skills
Preferred
Training - Nursing Admin