DON Director of Nursing

CALEDONIA REHAB AND RETIREMENT
425 North Badger Street
Caledonia, MN 55921

CALEDONIA REHAB AND RETIREMENT is looking for a highly motivated and energetic candidate.

NOW HIRING:

Director of Nursing

The Director of Nursing will assume authority, responsibility, and accountability for the delivery of all nursing services within the facility. In collaboration with other departments, the Director of Nursing will help allocate resources in an efficient manner to enable each resident to receive the highest level of care.

Essential Functions:

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct the nursing services, in accordance with current rules, regulations and guidelines that govern long-term care.
• Ensure delivery of compassionate and quality care.
• Monitor resident care to ensure that all residents are treated with kindness, dignity and respect.
• Participate in surveys (inspections) conducted by authorized government agencies.
• Report and investigate any and all allegations of resident abuse, neglect, misappropriation and injuries of unknown origin.
• Assist the Quality Assurance Committee in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correctly identify any and all department deficiencies.
• Develop, maintains and implements nursing policies and procedures that conform to current standards of nursing practice, facility philosophy, and operational polices and ensure compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.
• Develop, maintain and implement programs for monitoring communicable and/or infectious diseases among residents, staff and visitors.
• Participates in admission process.
• Facilitate and or leads daily or weekly team meetings/huddles to discuss resident status, census changes, personnel, or resident complaints and/or concerns.
• Determine the staffing needs of the nursing department to meet the total needs of the residents.
• Often works beyond normal working hours which may include weekends and holidays when necessary. On call 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
• Participate in the recruitment of staff as needed.
• Direct and assist with the evaluation of the work performance of all nursing personnel and provide professional coaching assistance as needed.
• Collaborate with physicians and physician extenders to ensure all medical services are delivered to residents in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines.
• Assist with Education and in the development of in-service training programs.

Minimum Requirements:

• Registered Nurse in the State of Minnesota (BSN or Health Administration Degree preferred).
• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a registered nurse in Minnesota.
• Must have, as a minimum, three (3) years of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, long-term care facility, or other related health care facility.
• Demonstrate success in staff supervision and team management.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to long-term care

Competitive health benefits package

Supportive, Professional Environment

Caledonia Rehab and Retirement is an equal opportunity employer