Director of Nursing - DON

Cadia Healthcare is a leading provider of skilled nursing and rehabilitation in your area. Compassion and appreciation are at the heart of who we are. We are currently seeking a Director of Nursing to join our team!

Cadia rewards it’s employees for their hard work and dedication to providing the best care possible, with a wide-range of benefits and perks to show we care.

BENEFITS AND PERKS WE OFFER:

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits for You & Your Family
• 401k Retirement With Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA)
• Paid Time Off - Vacation, Personal, Sick Days & Paid Holidays
• Short-term Disability and Maternity Leave Options, Personal and Family Medical Leave
• Company provided Life and Long Term Disability Coverage
• Referral Bonuses and More!

Employee Perks Program

• Tickets At Work for Discounted Entertainment Tickets!
• Free and Discounted Employee Meals
• Tuition Reimbursement
• In Facility Training/Inservice Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Will/Estate Preparation Services
• Optional Legal & Identity Protection Services
• Verizon Wireless Discount
• Costco Membership Discount (DE only)
• Annual $35 Non-Slip Shoe Replacement (DE only)

Position Description

The Director of Nursing is responsible for the overall operations of the nursing department 24 hours per day, 7 days per week in accordance with current regulations and standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, organize, implement & evaluate day-to-day functions of the nursing department, including therapy, in accordance with state & federal regulations.
• Responsible for interviewing/hiring/counseling/terminations/evaluations/scheduling of licensed staff.
• Resident care rounds at least 2x per day.
• Responsible for attending daily standup meetings & giving pertinent information to department heads.
• Responsible for reporting/investigating/counseling regarding med errors.
• Reviews all facility incidents/events & participates in any internal investigations.
• Reviews facility Electronic Health Record dashboard daily.
• Medication management – oversight of contract pharmacy service, monthly review of pharmacy bill & following up on monthly pharmacy report/recommendations.
• Supervise medication administration, identify issues/trends & develop actions plans to address concerns.
• Follow up regarding family concerns/grievances.
• Responsible for overseeing nursing/medical supply budgets & assuring cost effective care.
• Coordinates weekly wound rounds & assuring treatment plans are in place.
• Review monthly unplanned hospitalizations and conducting a root cause analysis.
• Oversight of all nursing staff – including ADON, Staff Developer, Scheduler & nursing support.
• Responsible for the operations of the facility in NHA’s absence.
• Monitor and evaluate staffing levels (PPD) to assure compliance with state & federal regulations.
• Develop & implement corrective action plan when deficiencies are identified on State & Federal surveys.
• Oversight of all QAPI plans pertaining to the nursing department.
• Review monthly Casper Reports and triggered areas above state and federal averages.
• Coordinate monthly nursing meetings & participation in meetings pertinent to the nursing department.
• Participate in state & federal inspections & follow-up; writes corrective action plan for survey deficiencies.
• Participate in mock surveys
• Review clinically complex potential referrals as directed by the NHA.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN in this state or compact state.
• Minimum of 3 years RN management in long-term care environment.
• Knowledge of long-term care regulations required.
• Current CPR certification