What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Nursing position at Tenn State Veterans Homes Board?
Proudly Serving Those Who Served!
We are currently hiring a Director of Nursing (DON) for our skilled nursing facility for veterans in Cleveland, Tennessee.
The primary function of the DON is to coordinate Nursing Services in accordance with Tennessee State Veterans Home Board polices and applicable state and federal laws. Supervisory responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. The DON is responsible for the overall clinical services provided 24-hours a day, seven days per week.
Candidate should have at least two (2) years of leadership experience in Long Term Care.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES
- Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; advises for additional resources
- Attendance/Punctuality - Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time
- Dependability - Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan
- Professionalism - Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions
We invite you to join our team of talented, caring professionals that take pride in serving the veterans of Tennessee. Our State Veterans Homes are consistently ranked among the top nursing homes in the nation because our dedicated team goes above and beyond to ensure every resident receives the highest quality of care possible. As an organization, we are passionate about creating an outstanding workplace for our employees.
BENEFITS
· Competitive wages based on certified years of experience
· Shift differential
· Weekend differential
· State of TN retirement plan (TCRS) 100% employer paid pension contribution.
Full-time employees are fully vested after 5 years of service.
· State of Tennessee medical, dental and health plans
· State Health Wellness Program
· Paid time off (vacation)
· Extended disability benefits (sick leave)
· Bereavement Leave
· Double pay for selected holidays worked
· Flexible spending accounts for child-care and medical expenses
· Deferred Compensation (401(k) and 457)
· Free meal and drinks
Please be sure visit us at TSVH.org and https://www.facebook.com/TNVeteransHomes
to learn more about the Tennessee State Veterans' Homes and all of our great residents and employees!
~TSVH is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer~
