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Shreveport Manor Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation
We at Shreveport Manor Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation are guided by our commitment to resident care. We strive to meet the physical, emotional, social and cultural needs of each of our residents and their families; attain a work environment where each employee is valued and respected; endeavor to provide health care services to enhance optimal skilled nursing care. This is a commitment by our staff and physicians to provide resident care with the goal of having each individual achieve their highest possible level of independence.
We are looking for an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to organize and oversee all nursing operations of the facility. The DON will create a collaborative and efficient workplace with attention to quality standards and policies. The successful candidate should be a hard-working and compassionate registered nurse who has steadily developed their managerial and administrative skills.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse licensed and currently in good standing with State Board of Nurse Examiners.
- Prefer a minimum of one (1) Year of LTC Experience.
- Prefer a minimum of one (1) Year of supervisory role.
Skills
- In-depth knowledge of procedures and patient care.
- Knowledge of legal regulations and best practices in healthcare.
- Willingness to keep abreast of changing standards in nursing administration.
- Excellent ability to lead and develop personnel.
- Great communication and people skills.
- Outstanding organizational skills.
- Aptitude in problem-solving.
- Valid nursing and CPR certification.
Responsibilities
- Direct, oversee and evaluate all nursing personnel (RN, LPN/LVN, etc.)
- Guide staffing procedures.
- Recruit and retain the numbers and levels of nursing personnel necessary to meet and exceed the care needs of the facility.
- Scheduling of daily rounds.
- Developing staff training programs for nursing services personnel.
- Set objectives and long-term goals for the nursing department.
- Assist in organizing and coordinating admissions, nursing and patient care procedures.
- Develop and enforce policies aiming for legal compliance and high quality standards.
- Control budgets and monitor expenditures.
- Resolve issues and deficiencies when needed.
- Manage record-keeping procedures.
- Collaborate with other departments and professionals to streamline operations.
- Report to upper management.
Priority Management Group is an EOE, M/F/D/V
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Geriatrics
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- DON: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- RN (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Geriatrics
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person