Job Description
Job DescriptionDirector of Nursing Registered Nurse
We invite you to apply and be part of a team that truly values your contribution. We offer competitive wages and are committed to fostering a workplace where growth, teamwork, and patient-centered care are at the forefront. At the end of each day, knowing that you’ve made a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents will be your greatest reward.
Facility: MediLodge of Grand Blanc
Why MediLodge?
- Michigan’s Largest Provider of long-term care skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation services.
- Employee Focus: We foster a positive culture where employees feel valued, trusted, and have opportunities for growth.
- Employee Recognition: Regular acknowledgement and celebration of individual and team achievements.
- Career Development: Opportunities for learning, training, and advancement to help you grow professionally.
- Michigan Award Winner: Recipient of the 2023 Michigan Employer of the Year Award through the MichiganWorks! Association.
Key Benefit Package Options?
- Medical Benefits: Affordable medical insurance options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
- Additional Healthcare Benefits: Dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance options via leading insurance providers.
- Flexible Pay Options: Get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly through UKG Wallet.
- Benefits Concierge: Internal company assistance in understanding and utilizing your benefit options.
- Pet Insurance: Three options available
- Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment options.
- Retirement Savings with 401K.
- HSA and FSA options
- Unlimited Referral Bonuses.
Start a rewarding and stable career with MediLodge today!
Summary:
The Director of Nursing (DON) manages the facility nursing program with the goal of achieving and maintaining the highest quality of care possible.
Qualifications:
Education:
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred.
Licenses/Certification:
- Valid RN license in the state employed.
- Valid CPR certification.
Experience:
- Three years’ experience as a Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, or equivalent supervisory nursing experience.
Job Functions:
- Plans and guides the professional development of nursing staff.
- Rounds on unit at least once daily and assures that all clinical protocols and nursing policies and procedures are followed.
- Develops and manages systems to assure clinical competencies and training needs.
- Performs general management functions such as interviewing, hiring, disciplining and evaluating employees.
- Plans and facilitates meetings and committees to address resident care issues.
- Review time sheets for accuracy after payroll.
- Participates in developing, implementing and evaluating programs that promote the recruitment, retention, development and continuing education of nursing staff members.
- Participates in Employee Recognition Program.
- Initiates studies to evaluate effectiveness of nursing services in relation to their objectives and costs.
- Develops and manages staffing schedular system and nurse on call system while ensuring adequate nursing staff are available based on facility/census requirements..
- Develops the department budget for approval, monitors expenses, and remains within budget.
- Investigate and resolve residents/family/employee concerns.
- Pro-actively addresses survey and/or standards of care issues.
- Collect data to compile reports in a timely manner, and to meet deadlines.
- Assure Pharmacy, dietary, physician consults are followed in timely manner.
- Assumes complete responsibilities for the Center in absence of Administrator.
- Performs other tasks as assigned.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Skilled in directing and motivating the workforce.
- Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.
- Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
- Ability to organize and prioritize.
- Knowledge of training techniques for clinical staff.