Director of Nursing (DON)
Company: Estates at Excelsior
Location: Excelsior
Posted on: May 9, 2024
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Job Description:
Director of Nursing (DON)$12,500 sign-on bonus
available!POSITION SUMMARYThe Director of Nursing is accountable
for the development and maintenance of nursing service objective
and standards of nursing practice. Has administrative authority,
responsibility and accountability for functions, activities, and
training of nursing staff. Is responsible for the planning,
development, and implementation of care delivery systems. Orients,
instructs, and supervises personnel and functions. Coordinates
nursing services with other departments. Maintains supplies and
adequate equipment. Maintains compliance with Federal, State, and
local standards and regulations to assure quality outcome of
care.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIESRESPONSIBILITY: To
Facilitate the Care of the Resident Through a Well-Defined Care
Delivery System to Assure Quality Outcome of CareOversees the
entire RAI process including electronic submission, assessment
reference date and lock date.Coordinates MDS and care planning
process. Will develop plan of care in cooperation with nursing
staff and interdisciplinary care plan team.Serves as consultant on
admitting and discharge policies and procedures in cooperation with
Social Services and Administration and completes referrals in a
timely manner.Attends or conducts patient care conferences as
needed.Maintains total nursing care of patients and the accuracy of
the nursing care records thru management of nursing
staff.Implements procedures for general nursing care and for
aseptic techniques by applying nursing policies and
procedures.Maintains updated written nursing procedure manuals at
each nursing station, in cooperation with education
directors.Coordinates nursing services for the resident in the
facility with other ancillary services and interdisciplinary team
members.Accompanies or assigns other qualified nursing personnel to
accompany physicians when attending patients.RESPONSIBILITY: Has
Knowledge of and Consistently Applies Established Nursing Policies
and Procedures According to State and Federal Regulations and Nurse
Practice ActIs knowledgeable of and abides by the importance of the
residents' Bill of Rights.Knows and uses standards of care and
specific policies to perform nursing care duties for
residents.Allows autonomous decision making for resident whenever
possible.Abides by and promotes the Continuous Quality Improvement
Program of Monarch Healthcare Management.Implement a medication
administration procedure that assures accurate, timely medicine to
all residentsMeets with the pharmaceutical consultant routinely to
assure proper medication disposition and follow- up recommendations
for drug interactions.Completes forms properly and timely as
required by State and Federal agencies; i.e., QAR, MDH,
etc.LRESPONSIBILITY: For the Staffing and Efficiency of the Nursing
DepartmentWorks with budget as outlined by Administrator and
Monarch Healthcare Management.Meets with sales representatives as
needed.Delegates and oversees inventories, orders and maintains
supplies and equipment for the Nursing Department.Reports equipment
in need of repair to the Maintenance Director as necessary.Works
with Administrator regarding purchase of high cost
equipment.RESPONSIBILITY: For the Ordering, Receiving and Storage
of New Equipment and SuppliesWorks with budget as outlined by
Administrator and Monarch Healthcare Management.Meets with sales
representatives as needed.Delegates and oversees inventories,
orders, and maintains supplies and equipment for the Nursing
Department.Reports equipment in need of repair to the Maintenance
Director as necessary.Works with Administrator regarding purchase
of high cost equipment.FACILITY COMPLIANCEPromotes a highly
positive workplace centered on strong customer service, inclusivity
and ensuring staff feel welcome and supportedExhibits professional
behavior that serves as a leader and role model for all staff,
residents and visitors.Promotes a positive and professional image
both in the facility and in the community.Always maintains resident
confidentiality. Understands the need for complete privacy of all
health care dataAttends meetings as directed to include
departmental meetings, Quality Assurance meetings, and others as
directed by the Administrator.Attends educational programs on
Continuous Quality Improvement, customer satisfaction and other
such programs. Further completes audits as designated.Develops and
conducts nursing staff meetings as needed.Maintains and applies
knowledge of current policies and procedures as it relates to your
job responsibilities. Educate necessary personnel, as
needed.Attends continuing education/in-services pertinent to your
departments and designated by the ADON.Attends all staff education
of the Rehabilitation Center relating to safety, infection control
and disease process.Ability and willingness to work some evenings
and weekends as directed by supervisor.QUALIFICATIONSEducation and
ExperienceMust be a Registered Nurse, currently licensed by the
State of Minnesota, who has training in rehabilitation nursing,
gerontology, nursing service administration, management,
supervision and psychiatric or geriatric nursing before or within
the first twelve (12) months after appointment as Director of
Nursing Services.Must possess the ability to communicate verbally
and in writing when directing the care of residents.Must be able to
perform essential functions of the position with or without
reasonable accommodation.Must qualify for employment, after
criminal background study, per guidelines of Minnesota Department
of Human Services.PreferredExperience in healthcare, skilled
nursing facility or assisted living communityRequired Skills and
AbilitiesAbility to effectively manage multiple tasks and pivot
with sudden demands of your attentionResilience; ability to welcome
constructive feedback, course correct and not take it
personallyPersonability; ability to get along with all personality
types and inspire trust with residents, staff, familyHigh emotional
intelligence (EQ)Ability to actively listen, with the goal of
understandingAbility to clearly speak and proficiently read and
write in EnglishComfort in operating in ambiguous situations and
with diverse populationsAbility to thrive in an environment that is
fast-paced and rapidly growingAbout Monarch:Monarch's mission is to
change the way short term rehabilitation and long-term care is
delivered. We strive to make patient care and customer service come
together, putting the needs of our residents and their families
first. We fulfill the communities need for health and housing, in a
comfortable well equipped, pleasant home like atmosphere.We could
not provide this caliber of services without our dedicated
employees. We value their contributions and work hard to attract
and retain the best talent by offering a positive and supportive
work environment along with competitive pay, nice perks, and great
benefits.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate
diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment
for all employees.#MHMEAE
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