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Lake Wales Wellness and Rehabilitation Center is seeking an experienced qualified DON to manage administrative and functional areas or programs within the Nursing Department.

Previous DON or Skilled Nursing Facility management experience preferred.

DON Functions;

• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized governmental agencies.
• In the absence of the Administrator and Assistant Administrator (if applicable), assume responsibility of the facility.
• Oversee the employee health program in cooperation with the Medical Director and Staff Development Coordinator.
• Monitor the Level of Care Reports, Dietary Consultant Reports, and Pharmacy Consultant Reports and take appropriate actions.
• Assume administrative authority, responsibility and accountability for all functions, activities, and training of the nursing department.
• Organize, develop, and direct the administration and resident care of the nursing service department
• Participate in Department Supervisor Meetings, Resident Care Plan Meetings, Budget Committee Meetings, Safety Committee Meetings, Quality Assessment and Assurance Committee Meetings, In-service Education, Family Council and any other meeting as directed by the Administrator.
• Meet daily with Director of Admissions/Marketing, Business Office Manager, and Administrator regarding admission and placement of proposed residents. Evaluate prospective residents in terms of the nursing service they need and the capability of the facility to supply the needed service.
• Participate in coordination of resident services through departmental and appropriate staff committee meetings.
• Interview, orient, train, evaluate and supervise nursing department personnel.
• Delegate to nursing service supervisory personnel the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary to perform their assigned duties.
• Make daily rounds of the nursing department to verify that all nursing service personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards.
• Provide that departmental disciplinary action is administered fairly and without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or marital status.
• Cooperate with the ADON to determine staffing requirements based on current needs and State and Federal guideline
• Perform nursing services and deliver resident care services in compliance with Corporate policies and State and Federal regulations.
• Inform state of any reportable incidents within appropriate time frames. Complete investigative analysis as required.
• Inform nursing service personnel of new admissions, their expected time of arrival, room assignment, etc.
• Greet newly admitted residents upon admission. Escort to room as necessary.
• Make rounds with physicians as necessary. Schedule physician visits as necessary.
• Schedule daily rounds to observe residents and to determine if nursing needs are being met in accordance with the resident’s request.
• Monitor medication passes and treatment schedules to verify that medications are being administered as ordered and that treatments are provided as scheduled.
• Provide direct nursing care, as necessary.
• Regularly inspect the facility and nursing practices for compliance with federal, state, and local standards and regulations.
• Study Infection Control Reports, Medication Incident Reports and Resident Incident Reports for corrective action.
• Keep Administrator informed on a daily basis of nursing department functions, recommending changes in techniques or procedures for a more efficient operation.
• Review discharge summaries on a timely basis.

DON Minimum Qualifications;

• Registered nurse in good standing with required current state license.
• Significant technical experience and demonstrated leadership/management skills
• Minimum two (2) years experience in geriatrics/long-term care.
• Restorative care philosophy, excellent professional skills (both assessment and hands-on), and good communication and organizational skills
• Working knowledge of long-term care regulations
• Basic computer knowledge and ability to learn computer software.

Lake Wales Wellness and Rehabilitation Center offers great compensation and benefits, including;

• Competitive Pay
• DAILY PAY
• Free and Low-Cost Health Insurance
• Free Life Insurance
• 401k with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Ancillary Insurance Available. Includes: Accident, Cancer, Hospital and Critical Illness
• AND MORE!