What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interim Director of Nursing (DON) position at Nava Healthcare?
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Director of Nursing to join our client in Olathe, KS.
Responsibilities:
- Assumes responsibility for the center in the absence of the Administrator.
- Implements policies/procedures with follow-up and supervision of staff to ensure compliance; works closely with the Medical Director, Health Department, C.D.C., etc. to ensure current standard practices are in place; recommends regional office changes in policies/ procedures as needed.
- Assists in preparing the budget for the department; administers approved budget.
- Recruits, selects, coaches, disciplines, and terminates employees of the Nursing Department; ensures Nursing Department employees are scheduled; develops efficient work functions; conducts performance evaluations timely for nursing professionals.
- Analyzes and evaluates nursing and related services rendered to improve the quality of resident care and plan better utilization of staff time and activities.
- Ensures positive outcomes are accomplished for residents; responsible to develop systems and work schedules that respect resident’s lifestyle and ensure the resident reaches the highest attainable level of functioning; makes rounds at least daily; follows up daily on each shift to ensure changes in status are reported and recorded.
Qualifications
- Current R.N. License by State Board of Nursing required with demonstrated managerial and administrative ability.
- Prefer experience in the long-term care profession or working with the geriatric population.
- Must have at least one year's supervisory experience.
- Skills in organizing and planning programs and assigning personnel to provide nursing services for residents.
- Ability to evaluate reports, programs, and other data against both judgmental and verifiable criteria.
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
License/Certification:
- RN License (Required)
Work Location: In person
