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Director of Nursing - Independence

Rocky Mountain Care Group

Sunterra Springs - Independence MO seeking an amazing DON (Director of nursing) to join our team. In this leadership role, you will ensure quality patient care, direct, coordinate, and control all aspects of the clinical functions, perform regulatory compliance, and manage staff. We are looking for someone who can build trust, is committed to the team, and holds themselves and others accountable.


If you see your role as being a person who wants to make a difference in our resident's lives, come and be a part of our family!


MISSION STATEMENT: As a member of your community, our mission is to deliver compassionate health care services to all those entrusted in our care. Through leadership and trust, we function as a cohesive team dedicated to cost-effective, high-quality outcomes for our residents. We foster an environment of innovation and continual improvement by encouraging creativity and openness. We pledge to value one another through loyalty, respect, and dignity. Integrity, fairness, and kindness are an integral part in all of our business decisions.


Responsibilities include:

  • Plan, organize, develop and direct the overall operation of our Nursing Service
  • Maintain current federal, state, and local standards
  • Determine the staffing needs of the nursing department necessary to meet the total nursing needs of the residents
  • Knowledgeable about long-term and rehabilitation care, state and federal clinical compliance
  • Has strong clinical skills for mentoring/education and use in the field
  • Leadership qualities include the ability to listen, inspire and motivate others, set expectations, listen, empower others and lead a team to great results

Requirements:

  • Must have current MO RN license with a minimum of two years management experience
  • Experience working in Long-term care environment preferred
  • Critical thinking/problem-solving skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, proven ability to create and maintain a cohesive, effective team
  • Available at all times during operating hours
  • Understand business growth, financial management, personnel management
  • Must be organized, able to multitask, and delegate when appropriate

"Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the applicable federal and state civil rights laws, it is the policy of Rocky Mountain Care, LLC and its affiliates and managed entities (together hereafter referred to as "RMC"), to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact View email address on jobs2careers.com.


Job Type: Full-time

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  1. A Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university.
  2. Must have, as a minimum, one (1) to three (3) years of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, nursing home, or other related health care facility.
  3. Current unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in practicing state.
  4. Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to long-term care.
  5. Current CPR certification.
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