(DON) Director of Nursing

Job Description

Job Description

Director of Nursing

Job Summary

The Director of Nursing at The Villa Rehab, located in Saint Albans City, VT, is a key leadership position responsible for overseeing the overall operations of the Nursing Services department. As a leader in the long-term care industry, we are committed to providing high-quality care and services to our residents. We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Director of Nursing to lead our nursing team and ensure that we continue to deliver exceptional care to our residents.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates, and directs the overall operations of the Nursing Services department, as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current state and federal laws and regulations.

• Interprets and communicates policies and procedures to nursing staff, and monitors staff practices and implementation.

• Participates in all admission decisions and daily or weekly management team meetings to discuss census changes, resident changes in status, complaints or concerns.

• Oversees nursing schedules to ensure resident needs, regulatory and budget standards are met.

• Collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary team, physicians, consultants, and community agencies to identify and resolve issues and improve the quality of services.

• Recruits, hires, and terminates nursing personnel as needed.

• Performs rounds to observe residents and ensure nursing needs are being met.

• Conducts observations of nursing care and supervises development of in-service education to ensure nursing staff is competent in current knowledge and skills.

• Monitors, assists, and implements the infection control program in accordance to current infection control guidelines to prevent the development and transmission of disease and infection.

• Participates in budget development for the nursing department, medical, nursing and central supplies.

• Assists in the preparation of inspection surveys, including staff in-services on survey processes, and participation in mock surveys as indicated.

• Participates in the facility's plan of correction response to an inspection survey and implements any follow-up required for nursing allegations.

• Communicates directly with residents, medical and nursing staff, family members, department heads and members of the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and services and respond to and resolve complaints and concerns.

• Oversees resident incidents and concerns daily to identify any unusual occurrences and reports them promptly to the Administrator and/or state agency for appropriate action.

• Monitors for allegations of potential abuse or neglect, or misappropriation of resident property and participates in the investigative process.

• Promotes safe work practices, safety rules, and accident prevention procedures to prevent employee injury and illness.

• May provide direct nursing care as necessary.

• Acts in an administrative capacity in the absence of the Administrator.

Requirements

• A Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university.

• Must have, as a minimum, three (3) years of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, nursing home, or other related health care facility.

• Current unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in practicing state.

• Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to long-term care.

• Current CPR certification.

Salary

$120,000 - $135,000 ANNUALLY

Benefits

N/A

Job Type

FULL_TIME

Minimum Years of Experience

1

Level of Education

n/a

Additional Requirements

• Required Qualifications:

  • A Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university.

  • Must have, as a minimum, three (3) years of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, nursing home, or other related health care facility.

  • Current unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in practicing state.

  • Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to long-term care.

  • Current CPR certification.

If you are a dedicated and compassionate professional with a passion for delivering high-quality care, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. To learn more about this role and how you can make a difference at The Villa Rehab, please apply now.