Director of Nursing (DON)

Job Description

Job Description

UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP

Benefits of (Director of Nursing) DON position:

• Low Cost Health Insurance
• Vacation and Sick Time
• Great Work Environment
• 401k Matched at 10%
• Flexible Hours (8-hour shifts)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Assitance
• Instant Pay (*TapCheck)
• Robust Employee Appreciation Program
• Job location: Milwaukee

Milwaukee Nursing and Rehab makes it top priority to care for seniors with the respect, compassion, and dignity they deserve. We understand that caring is what makes a community and without a sense of caring, there can be no sense of community. It is what sets us apart from any other Skilled Nursing Facility.

At  Milwaukee Nursing and Rehab , our nursing staff are overly courteous, respectful and always maintain a high level of professionalism. Our primary goal is to get you back in a condition to be independent once again while maintaining a friendly environment and providing nutritionally enhanced meals.

We are looking for a  Director of Nursing (DON)to care for our patients and facilitate their speedy recovery. You will also be responsible for educating them and their families on prevention and healthy habits. The ideal candidate will be a responsible and well-trained professional able to give the best nursing care with little supervision. You will be able to follow health and safety guidelines faithfully and consistently. The goal is to-promote patient’s being-by providing high quality nursing care.

Responsibilities:  Director of Nursing (DON)

• Ensures that nursing interventions meet the personal, physical and cognitive needs of each patient/resident as well as maximize his/her self care capacities, identity, independence, choice and opportunity for social interaction.
• Monitors the outcomes of nursing service activity by evaluating the performance of nursing staff, ensuring compliance with all facility and regulatory agency standards, policies and procedures, coordinating facility committees and monitoring the effective and efficient use of budgeted resources (personnel, supplies, equipment).
• Assumes full responsibility for the operation and management of the facility in the temporary absence of the Facility Administrator or as directed by the Administrator.
• Develops short and long-range plans for the nursing department that are compatible with those of the facility.
• Assists in recruiting and selects nursing service employees appropriate to facility need and budgetary guidelines.
• Works in establishing and facilitating effective employer/employee relations.
• Maintains adequate staffing ratios and levels of preparation to meet the needs of patients/residents.
• Participates in the selection of patients/residents to be admitted by evaluating the level and amount of care required by prospective patients/residents in relation to existing nursing capabilities.
• Actively maintains cohesive public and professional relationships with patients/residents, families, physicians and the community.
• Incorporates nursing philosophy, standards and objectives into the evaluation process for staff and nursing services and ensures that the philosophy, objectives and standards of the nursing department are an integral part of the orientation and education of nursing service personnel.
• Coordinates requirements and cooperates with all other departments in providing a favorable physical, social and emotional environment for all patients/residents.
• Serves on Quality Improvement and Safety Committees that include Patient/Resident Standards of Care, Pharmaceutical Services, Infection Control, Safety and Utilization Review/PPS.
• Meets with committee members to evaluate activities within the facility and to identify opportunities for continuous improvement in nursing operations.

Requirements:  Director of Nursing (DON)

• A minimum of 2-3 years’ management experience
• A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Outstanding organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Valid nursing license in the state of Wisconsin

Apply now to join our team as a DON and help make a real difference! Walk-ins welcome.