About Us:
We are a culturally driven Skilled Nursing Facility that strives to put our employees first! We enjoy celebrating our accomplishments on a regular basis and encourage growth! Our team is driven to provide exceptional service by cultivating a workforce that is dedicated to upholding our company's mission of delivering care with compassion and integrity. We are looking for a Director of Nursing with a vision for leadership and growth, with a drive to train a team towards competency and confidence.
Located in the heart of St George, we are proud to be an employer of choice!
The Perks:
- Fun, family atmosphere & working environment
- Competitive Wages
- Opportunity to make a difference in resident lives
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance
- 401(k) with matching contributions
- Paid Time Off
- Growth, Development and Career Advancement opportunities
- Ongoing Leadership Training
- Employee Discount Program (cell phone, hotels, movies, theme parks, etc.)
Position Summary: To assist in the management and direction of the Nursing Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator and Medical Director, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times. As the Director of Nursing, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.
- Manages and directs all aspects of the Nursing Services Department.
- Makes rounds to ensure that nursing personnel perform their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards.
- Makes rounds with physicians as necessary.
- Communicates information to nursing personnel regarding new resident admissions and resident discharges and provides oversight of the admission and discharge process.
- Reviews nursing personnel medical record documentation to ensure that it is appropriately and accurately descriptive of the nursing care provided.
- Contributes to the development and maintenance of written nursing policies and procedures.
- Provides written and oral reports/recommendations to the Administrator, as necessary/required, concerning the operation of the nursing services department.
- Prepares for and participates in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies.
- Supports the Quality Assessment & Assurance Committee in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficiencies.
- Serves on facility committees (i.e., Infection Control, Policy Advisory, Pharmaceutical, Budget, Quality Assessment and Assurance, Care Planning, etc.).
- Evaluates and implements recommendations from established committees as they may pertain to nursing services.
- Determines nursing staffing levels to meet the needs of the residents and ensures that sufficient number of licensed nurses and CNAs are scheduled to meet the daily nursing care needs of each resident.
- Assists in the recruitment and selection of nursing staff.
- Ensures that new nursing staff are properly oriented and trained.
- Develops nursing staff work assignments and schedules.
- Resolves complaints and grievances made by nursing department personnel.
- Ensures that nursing department employment actions are administered fairly and in compliance with the facility’s Policy Against Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation.
- Supervises and assists in management of the infection control program including ensuring that personal protective equipment is used in the handling of infectious materials by nursing personnel.
- Assists in the development of preliminary and comprehensive assessments of the nursing needs of each resident are performed in furtherance of the resident care planning policy.
- Observes medication passes and treatments to ensure quality.
- Develops, plans and conducts in-service training classes.
- Ensures that adequate stock levels of medications, medical supplies and equipment are maintained.
- Develop a written plan of care (preliminary and comprehensive) for each resident that identifies the problems/needs of the resident, indicates the care to be given, goals to be accomplished, and which professional service is responsible for each element of care.
- Performs other duties as may be needed or assigned.
- If the facility is at a census of 59 patients or less, the DNS’ duties shall include providing direct patient care at all times.
Certificates and Licenses:
- Must possess an active license to practice as a Registered Nurse license valid in this state.
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Coral Desert Rehabilitation & Care
1490 East Foremaster Drive, Building B
Saint George, UT 84790
www.coraldesertrehabilitation.com
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
License/Certification:
Work Location: In person