The Lutheran Living Communities-Vinton is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) who wants to make an important difference each day in the quality of life for elders. As the DON you'd be part of a collaborative team whose energy, creativity, and communication are valued and rewarded. We believe in your quality of life, too--so you'll find our culture provides ongoing opportunities to grow (tuition assistance and in-house training), a work/life balance and a commitment to coaching that enables you to be the best you can be.
Responsibilities
- Direct, oversee and evaluation of all nursing personnel
- Guide staffing procedures, develop and implement competency skills and checklist for nursing department
- Set objectives and long-term goals for the nursing department
- Organize and coordinate admission, nursing and patient care procedures
- Develop and enforce policies and procedures in accordance with regulations
- Control budgets and monitor expenditures
- Resolve issues and deficiencies when needed
- Manage and monitor infection tracking, antibiotic stewardship program
- Immunizations
- Collaborate with other departments and professionals
Skills/Education
- Experience as director of nursing- Preferred
- Long term/skilled nursing-Preferred
- Understanding of basic budgeting
- Great knowledge of state/federal regulations and best practices in healthcare
- Outstanding organizational and stress management skills
- Must be a Registered Nurse or BSN
Role Expectations
- Effective collaborative communication with the interdisciplinary team
- Accepts and assumes job assignments
- Monday-Friday, 8 hours per day
- Rotating on-call amongst other nursing management members
- Flexible scheduling
- CPR Instructor Certification
- Nursing Home Infection Preventionist Certified
- FIT Testing Certified
To learn if we're the right place for you, simply give us a call or stop in today!
319-472-4751
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Education:
License/Certification:
- RN (Required)
- CPR Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person