What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Nursing - DON position at Mount Carmel Care Center?
Director of Nursing - DON
Come join us at Mount Carmel Care Center! We are a Faith-Based, Non-Profit, boutique-sized Long-Term Care facility (69 beds), nestled in the heart of the Berkshires. Twice voted "Best of the Berkshires," we are sponsored by the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm since 2013 and maintain a mission-based environment for our staff and residents.
We are looking for Director of Nursing Services - DON.
- $117K to $125K annually based on skills and experience.
- Excellent staff retention.
- Earn up to 30 days of PTO.
- We pay 80% of health insurance premiums.
- The only Faith-Based Skilled Nursing Facility in Berkshire County .
Director of Nursing Services – DON Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and currently licensed as an RN - Registered Nurse in Massachusetts.
- BSN degree preferred.
- Two (2) years experience as a Director of Nursing required.
- Five (5) years experience in Long-Term Care required.
Director of Nursing Services - DON Summary:
- Responsible for the development of nursing service objectives and performance standards.
- Responsible for nursing service compliance to federal, state and local regulations.
- Direct, evaluate and supervise all resident care and initiate corrective action as necessary.
- Assess resident care needs and assist in the development of individualized plans of resident care.
- Report problems to Administrator, Medical Director and conduct daily resident rounds.
- Direct and supervise scheduling of employees.
- Assist in recruiting, conduct counseling interviews and initiate disciplinary action as necessary.
- Prepare written employee performance evaluations and recommend pay, role and other HR changes.
- Direct and implement nursing service educational programs.
- Participate in the planning and implementation of the nursing service budget.
- Direct allocation of nursing service equipment and supplies.
- Take inquiries for resident placement as assigned by the Admissions Office.
- Coordinate resident admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Assess resident responses to medications and treatments and make appropriate recommendations.
This is a brief overview of job responsibilities and not intended to be all inclusive.
Mt. Carmel Care Center can offer you:
- Competitive Compensation
- Health (Aetna), Dental, Vision, HSA with employer contribution
- Student Loan Forgiveness Guidance
- Flexible Spending Account and AFLAC insurances
- Fully paid life and long-term disability insurance
- Benefits available 1st of the mo. following 30 days
- Retirement plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Earn up to 30 days of PTO
- Mission-oriented resident care and work environment
Please consider joining our team working where The Difference is Love℠!
Our close-knit, super dedicated staff enjoy the area's historic mansions, Tanglewood Performing Arts Center, breweries, wonderful park lands and remarkably better housing prices than anywhere near Boston.
Mt. Carmel Care Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.
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Salary : $117,000 - $125,000
