Director of Nursing

Job Description

Job Description

Director of Nursing

Desert View Care Center, Buhl, ID

Desert View Care Center is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation community where compassionate care and professional growth go hand in hand. We proudly serve residents who depend on us for both long-term and short-term care, and we're always interested in connecting with dedicated professionals who share our commitment to excellence. 

As Director of Nursing, you will plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Nursing Services Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards governing long-term care facilities, and as directed by the Administrator.

If you're looking for a workplace with a supportive team, appreciative residents, and opportunities to grow your career, Sandy Health and Rehab may be the right fit for you. 

What you'll do:

• Develop and maintain the nursing programs and activities 
• Develop, maintain, and periodically update written nursing policies, procedures, manuals, objectives, and philosophies
• Assist in developing and implementing methods for coordinating nursing services with other resident services 
• Implement plans of action to correct deficiencies
• Complete medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charts, etc.
• Develop, implement, and maintain a quality assurance program
• Assist in planning, developing, implementing, and maintaining resident discharge procedures and plans
• Develop and implement a nursing services organization structure
• Participate in surveys and inspections by government agencies
• Create, submit reports and recommendations to the Administrator concerning operations of the department Participate in interviewing and screening residents for admission to the facility 
• Inform personnel of new admissions, ensure rooms are ready, greet new admissions and escort to rooms
• Monitor residents' treatment and medications to ensure residents are receiving proper care
• Review nurses' notes to ensure proper documentation is maintained relating to residents' treatment, medications, and conditions
• Assist in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, counseling, evaluating, disciplining, and terminating nursing services personnel 

What we offer:

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience 
• 401(k) with company match 
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options 
• Generous paid time off (PTO) 
• Up to $500 per month in nursing school tuition reimbursement 

What we're looking for:

• Must possess a current Idaho Registered Nurse in good standing
• Minimum associate's degree in nursing. Bachelor's degree highly preferred
• Minimum one year  of successful nursing leadership experience in a skilled nursing/long-term care facility
• Genuine love & concern for the geriatric population!
• Extraordinary attention-to-detail, capable of directing other people and managing schedules
• Excellent communication skills, expert at working cooperatively as a member of team
• Flexible and decisive, responding quickly in high-pressure situations and completing work in a timely, accurate manner
• Solid basic computer skills

Why us:

Our nurses care for a geriatric population that depends on consistent, knowledgeable, and compassionate care. We value teamwork, respect, and professional development-and we're proud of the supportive environment we've built. 

If you're an experienced Director of Nursing who takes pride in providing quality care and wants to be part of a supportive, people-first team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today - we're actively interviewing.