Director of Nursing

**Please note current DON will be on hand to train the right candidate prior to transitioning to another role within the company.

We at Careage Hills are committed to providing an excellent clinical experience for our patients and an amazing work environment for our employees. Join a team that works together to ensure our patients receive the best care possible. We are looking for passionate, dedicated, and caring individuals that are ready to jump in and be a part of the industry change. We strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life. Must be willing to help on the floor, not working shifts, but providing guidance and education. Must excel at daily f/u, holding staff accountable and ability to foster a positive culture. Competitive pay comes with a monthly incentive plan.

We have staff, we need a clinical leader.

The right candidate will receive:

Starting salary of $75k-85k
Competitive monthly incentive package that fosters our core values of Customer Second (Employee First!), Accountability, Passion for Learning, Love One Another, Intelligent Risk Taking, Celebration, and Ownership.
Support from Regional Clinical Resources as well as additional support from fellow DON partners in our Iowa market.
The primary purpose of this job is to plan, organize, develop and direct the overall operation of the Nursing Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator and the Medical Director, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

Duties:

Recruit, hire, train, coach, and evaluate departmental staff (management staff only)
Provide 24-hour accountability for the Nursing Department in directing and coordinating all activities of nursing services
Makes rounds to verify clinical compliance including periodic spot checks of resident’s condition
Coordinate clinical services to promote standard clinical interventions of resident care
Takes corrective action in response to quality of service issues
Investigate any complaints and concerns as indicated
Review and follow-up on documentation for clinical compliance
Supervise all nursing activity within the department
Ensure coaching and disciplinary actions are provided as indicated within the policies and procedures of the campus
Evaluate performance/skills/job knowledge of nursing staff
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:

Iowa (or compact state) RN license is required
1-2 years of DON experience
2 years of experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) or Long Term Care (LTC)
Ability to learn and implement administrative and departmental policies and procedures and carry out job responsibilities in a professional, accurate and conscientious manner
Ability to create and maintain a helpful, understanding and empathetic atmosphere toward the residents and staff
Ability to handle confidential information exercise independent judgment and make decisions based on good nursing practice guidelines
Apply Today! Call 712-225-2561 if you have any questions.