RN Director of Nursing

Employment Status: Full-Time Pay Interval: Annually Pay Rate Maximum: 120000 Pay Rate Minimum: 110000 Shift: Days Canon Lodge Care Center is part of Life Care Centers of America, the largest, privately-owned nursing home company in the United States. We are looking for a passionate Registered Nurse to lead the clinical team as the Director of Nursing for our 60-bed skilled nursing home in Canon City, Colorado. Canon Lodge Care Center is proud to have achieved the following accolades: \"800 Club\" membership in 2025, an elite designation of the highest performing businesses on Reputation.com. 5-Star CMS Rating for Quality Measures 4.6 Google star rating out of 81 Google reviews Position Summary The RN Director of Nursing plans, organizes, develops, and directs the overall operation of the Nursing department to ensure the highest degree of quality patient care in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements Minimum of an ASN degree from accredited college or university Currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment. Two (2) years supervisory experience in a post acute care or related setting CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment. Specific Job Requirements Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate Liaisons with patients, families, support departments, etc. to adequately plan for patient needs Collect, analyze, and manage data Expert knowledge in field of practice Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc. Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information dUnderstand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’sCode of Conductand completes mandatoryCode of Conductand other appropriate compliance training Essential Functions Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, establish benchmarks, and direct staff Recruit, select, hire, train, evaluate, counsel, and supervise nursing staff Assign appropriate level of CNAs and LPNs per shift Direct care provided by nursing staff Perform functions of a staff nurse as required Effectively manage and operate within budget Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients Assist in the evacuation of patients Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours Read, write, speak, and understand the English language #J-18808-Ljbffr