Director Of Nursing - Full-Time

Company: Care Initiatives
Location: Waterloo
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

North Crest Specialty Care is hiring RN/LPN Charge Nurses to join ourclinical team: O ur Nurses are essential...then, now, and always! Apply today to make a difference and have an impact on the residents weproudly serve. * Advancement andtransfer opportunities statewide * Discount oncell phone services * Bonus foremployee referrals * Paid time offplus vacation payout program * Financial &wellness counseling available Plus affordablebenefits package: * Three healthinsurance plans to fit your lifestyle *Dental/Vision/Life/Disability insurance plans * Retirement planwith company match Apply today to make a difference and have animpact on the residents we proudly serve. Contact Jessica, our local recruiter, to learn more:
Email: jfinn@careinitiatives.org
Call or Text: 515-201-8667 Keywords = Director of Nursing Jobs, RN Manager, Registered Nurse, Director of Nursing, DON, Registered Nurse, Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Iowa, IA, RN, Cedar Falls, Waterloo,IA Why work at NorthCrest Specialty Care? North Crest SpecialtyCare is a Care Initiatives facility. Care Initiatives proudly serves nearly2,800 Iowans through 44 skilled nursing care locations, eight assisted livinglocations, three senior housing apartment locations, and six hospice officelocations. We are Iowa's largest not for profit senior care provider and arecommitted to providing compassionate care for Iowans through all of life'shealth transitions. PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION Under general supervision of the Administrator, the Director of Nursing manages Nursing Department human and material resources, with responsibility and accountability for provision of quality nursing care and service to facility residents/families, compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and adherence to company policy/procedure and budgetary guidelines. Functions with extensive autonomy in daily nursing department operations; prior approval required for activities having significant budgetary or employee relations impact. Technical assistance, professional guidance and quality monitoring is provided by the Director of Nursing with added assistance from the assigned Nurse Consultant. Medical Director, Administrator, Vice President/Operations and other corporate staff also available as resources. ESSENTIAL FUNCTION

• Assume responsibility for the development of nursing service objectives and performance standards of nursing practice for each category of nursing personnel.
• Assume accountability for the development, organization and implementation of approved policies and procedures.
• Direct, evaluate and supervise all resident care and initiate corrective action as necessary.
• Assess resident care needs and assist in the development of individualized plans of resident care.
• Assume responsibility for implementation of Clinical and Prospective Payment System Minimum Data Set completion schedule. QUALIFICATIONS Education/Certification/License
  • Current registration and licensure in the state of Iowa as an RN. Must be in good standing with the Board of Nursing.
  • Current, valid CPR certification. Knowledge
    • Familiarity with Federal and State long-term care regulations and laws. Experience
      • Work history in long-term care setting and gerontological nursing. Skills/Abilities
        • Functional Literacy in written and spoken English.
        • Management and supervisory skills.
        • Proficient interpersonal relationships and communication skills.
        • Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
        • Complete assignments timely, completely and accurately. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY Authority is delegated to the individual in this position to:
          • Assess resident needs and interview, hire and terminate adequate nursing personnel.
          • Set resident care standards in accordance with accepted current standards of care to provide high quality care to residents.
          • Develop and implement policies and procedures for nursing care of residents.
          • Supervise and manage all aspects of the nursing department.
          • Assess, direct and supervise residents' care needs.
          • Cooperate with administration to assure efficient, cost-effective operation of the facility 1611 West Lakes Parkway West Des Moines , IA 50266
            515.224.4442
            

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