Director of Nursing

Full job description:

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of others? We are family-owned company dedicated to providing exceptional care, compassion, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services to our residents. We are seeking an experienced registered nurse with expertise in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) to lead our 180+ bed facility as the Director of Nursing.


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 standards.

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements:

• Minimum of an ASN degree from accredited college or university
• Currently licensed/registered in the state of Colorado. Must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment.
• Minimum of Two (2) years supervisory experience in a skilled nursing (SNF) facility
• CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

DON 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 long term care and post acute care.
• 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
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism

DON 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 , LPNs, and RNs per shift
• Effectively manage department budget
• 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
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• 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

Adara Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Benefits: Vision, Health, Dental, 401K, Paid Time Off