MontelloManor is a 37 bed skilled nursing facility that has been providingcomprehensive, quality health care to the Central Maine area for over 50years.
AtMontello Manor we have designed an environment that allows residents to be asindependent as possible. All the routines and comforts of daily living are inplace, with professional support available 24 hours a day.
Ourstaff is committed to providing an environment that offers social, spiritual,recreational, culturally diverse preferences and educational opportunities,along with thoughtful assistance that is responsive to each person's needs. Westrive to make a positive, beneficial contribution to good health and want youto remain in control of your schedule and desired lifestyle. Our strengthsreside in a long history of Skilled and Short-Term Rehabilitation experience,as well as Long Term Care & Nursing Services.
Montello Manor in Lewiston, ME is seeking A Director or Nursing(DON) to join our team in providing quality care for our residents! Montelloprovides a continuum of care community for people needing skilled nursing careor assisted living.
Earn $95,000-105,000 depending on experience and skillset!
As a Director of Nursing (DON) you plan, organize, develop, anddirect the overall operations of the Nursing Services department to ensure thehighest degree of quality resident care in accordance with all laws,regulations, and Company standards.
Your Benefits include the following, and we would love to speakwith you about what interests you:

• Leadership Training & Support
• Sign-On Bonus available
• Tuition reimbursement and Tuition Loan Forgiveness
• Full time employees have access to full benefits; medical, dental, vision, and disability
• Employer paid life insurance
• Paid Time Off available to all employees

SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Experience: Two to four years of related nursing and leadership experience
• Excellent communications skills, written and verbal
• Solid computer skills - both personal computer and electronic medical record
• Strong leadership skills, ability to develop new strengths and skills
• Analytical skills and abilities to turn data into action; moving your facility forward
• Strong reasoning skills, good judgment, and critical thinking skills

CERTIFICATES and LICENSES

• Certified DON (CDON-NADONA) in long-term care or become certified within the first year of employment
• Currently a registered nurse /licensed in Maine
• Certification upon hire or obtain it during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment

As the Director of Nursing, your areas of focus are:
STAFF DEVELOPMENT

• Direct, supervise, and evaluate work activities of medical, nursing, technical, clerical, service, maintenance, and other personnel
• Recruit, select, hire, train, evaluate, counsel, and supervise nursing staff
• Coach and develop staff, engaging in the growth of your leadership team
• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, establish benchmarks, and direct professional and non-professional staff
• Develop and implement organizational policies and procedures for the facility or medical unit
• Develop instructional materials and conduct in-service and community-based educational programs

PROFESSIONAL

• Maintain awareness of advances in medicine, computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment, data processing technology, government regulations, health insurance changes, and financing options
• Consult with medical, business, and community groups to discuss service problems, respond to community needs, enhance public relations, coordinate activities and plans, and promote health programs
• Develop or expand and implement medical programs or health services that promote research, rehabilitation, and community health
• Communicate effectively with physicians, nursing staff, and other professional and non-professional staff
• Knowledgeable of nursing practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing nursing functions in the long-term care facility
• Understand and follow company policies, including harassment and complaint procedures
• Maintain skills in order to provide direct nursing care as necessary

OPERATIONS

• Plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the Nursing Services department
• Review and analyze facility activities and data to aid planning and cash and risk management and to improve service utilization
• Prepare activity reports to inform management of the status and implementation plans of programs, services, and quality initiatives
• Use of diagnostic services, inpatient beds, facilities, and staff to ensure effective use of resources and assess the need for additional staff, equipment, and services
• Develop and maintain computerized record management systems to store and process data such as personnel activities and information, and to produce reports
• Inspect facilities and recommend building or equipment modifications to ensure emergency readiness and compliance to access, safety, and sanitation regulations
• Work with leadership team to establish appropriate level of CNAs and LPNs per shift based upon budgeted NHPPD

Montello partners with First Atlantic Healthcare in providingexceptional long term care in Maine. For over 30 years, First AtlanticHealthcare has been committed to the care and improvement of our residents bydelivery individualized, high quality, cost effective healthcare servicesthroughout the state of Maine. We have invested in the rebuilding and updatingof all skilled nursing, skilled rehabilitation, long term care and assistedliving facilities statewide that demonstrate First Atlantic's commitment toproviding all of Maine with dignified, modern healthcare that centers on thepatient experience.