Director of Nursing DON Akron, Ohio SALARY RANGE : $130,000 - $140,000 Annually Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Generous PTO Holiday Pay 401k Overtime Opportunities Position Summary: As the Director of Nursing, you will lead and direct all aspects of our nursing services department. You will be instrumental in ensuring the delivery of high-quality, resident-centered care in compliance with facility policies and all applicable regulations. This role requires strong leadership, clinical expertise, and a commitment to fostering a positive and collaborative work environment for our nursing staff. You will be responsible for the strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing practices to optimize resident outcomes and staff performance. Responsibilities: Develop, implement, and maintain the philosophy, objectives, policies, and standards of nursing practice aligned with the facility's goals and mission. Champion a culture of respect, dignity, and fairness in the treatment of all residents. Establish, maintain, and regularly update written policies and procedures for the nursing department, ensuring adherence to quality assurance standards. Conduct daily rounds to observe residents, assess their needs, and ensure nursing care is being delivered effectively. Review nursing documentation to verify accuracy, completeness, and reflection of the individualized plan of care and resident responses. Collaborate with the Administrator in developing, allocating, and managing the nursing department budget. Cultivate positive and professional relationships with the community, residents, families, and physicians. Serve as a key liaison between the medical staff and the nursing services department, facilitating effective communication and collaboration. Develop both short-term and long-term strategic plans for the nursing department that align with the overall facility objectives. Participate in the pre-admission assessment of prospective residents to determine appropriate care levels based on their needs and the facility's capabilities. Be available on-call for emergencies 24 hours a day. Coordinate the development and implementation of infection control procedures in accordance with company policies, ensuring staff training and adherence to all infection control protocols. Recommend necessary nursing care equipment and supplies to the Administrator and ensure adequate availability. Ensure timely notification of significant changes in a resident's health condition to their attending physician and family/responsible party. Oversee the implementation of resident care plans, ensuring they are regularly reviewed and updated to reflect changing needs. Collaborate effectively with all other facility departments to ensure seamless and comprehensive resident care. Verify that all physician orders are accurately followed and documented. Ensure thorough documentation and reporting of all resident accidents or incidents in compliance with facility policies and relevant regulations. Determine and manage nursing department staffing levels to meet the diverse needs of our residents. Coordinate and manage supervisory and ancillary nursing staff schedules. Conduct performance evaluations for nursing staff, providing constructive feedback and addressing performance issues according to company policy. Prioritize the safety and well-being of all residents by actively participating in fire safety and accident prevention measures. Ensure compliance with all safety, health, fire, and sanitation codes, including familiarity with MSDS. Ensure that residents and their families receive the highest quality of service in a compassionate and respectful environment that honors individual needs and rights. Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, college, or university. Current and valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Ohio. Minimum of five (5) years of full-time (or equivalent) clinical nursing experience. Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a nursing supervisory role within a long-term care setting. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. Job Skills: Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Ability to maintain a positive attitude and provide clear direction and discipline within the nursing department. Strong ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and make necessary decisions. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with personnel, residents, families, visitors, and regulatory agencies. Proven ability to develop and implement effective programs, policies, and procedures to ensure the highest quality of resident care. Comprehensive knowledge of nursing and medical practices, procedures, and relevant long-term care regulations and guidelines. Thorough understanding of licensing and certification requirements. Annual verification of a negative TB skin test. #SPONSOR123
The MDS / Care Plan Coordinator is responsible for the accurate and timely completion of all Medicare/Medicaid case-mix documents in order to assure appropriate reimbursement for care and services provided within the Facility. Conducts continual Minimum Data Set (MDS) reviews to assure achievement of optimal allowable Resource Utilization Group (RUG) category. Oversees the overall process and tracking of MDS/Prospective Payment System (PPS) documentation and submission. He/she will integrate nursing, dietary, social recreation, restorative, rehabilitation and physician services to ensure appropriate assessment and reimbursement. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assesses and determines the health status and level of care of all new admissions. Ensures the accurate and timely completion of all MDS Assessments including PPS Medicare, quarterly, annual, significant change. Communicates level of care for new resident to all disciplines. Coordinates interdisciplinary participation in completing the Minimum Data Set (MDS) for each new admission to facility according to regulatory time frames. Ensures completeness and thoroughness of documentation as mandated by federal, state and medical standards. Maintains an accurate schedule of all MDS assessments to include the proper reference dates throughout the resident’s stay. Responsible for the data entry function to assure accurate data entry and electronic submission of MDS assessments. Verifies electronic submissions of MDS, performs corrections when necessary and maintains appropriate records. Coordinates interdisciplinary participation in completing the MDS for each resident according to regulatory time frames. Ensures completeness and thoroughness of documentation as mandated by federal and state standards. Schedules and conducts resident care conferences in compliance with state and federal regulations and ensures completion of all MDS reviews prior to resident care conference. Assists disciplines in formulating and revising care plans. Ensures that resident’s present/potential problems are identified and prioritized; realistic goals are established and nursing intervention is appropriate. Evaluates resident care plans for comprehensiveness and individuality. Assesses the achievement or lack of achievement of desired outcomes. Ensures that resident’s care plan is reassessed and revised appropriately. Responsible for all level of care changes within the facility. Notifies all departments when a level of care change has been made. Generates appropriate forms to complete level of acuity and changes. Transmits forms to the appropriate agency for processing as required by state law. Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Registered Nurse with current unencumbered state licensure. Long Term Care Experience preferred. Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Required to sit, stand, bend and walk regularly; lift and/or move up to 25 Visual and auditory ability sufficient for written and verbal communication. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The MDS / Care Plan Coordinator is responsible for the accurate and timely completion of all Medicare/Medicaid case-mix documents in order to assure appropriate reimbursement for care and services provided within the Facility. Conducts continual Minimum Data Set (MDS) reviews to assure achievement of optimal allowable Resource Utilization Group (RUG) category. Oversees the overall process and tracking of MDS/Prospective Payment System (PPS) documentation and submission. He/she will integrate nursing, dietary, social recreation, restorative, rehabilitation and physician services to ensure appropriate assessment and reimbursement. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assesses and determines the health status and level of care of all new admissions. Ensures the accurate and timely completion of all MDS Assessments including PPS Medicare, quarterly, annual, significant change. Communicates level of care for new resident to all disciplines. Coordinates interdisciplinary participation in completing the Minimum Data Set (MDS) for each new admission to facility according to regulatory time frames. Ensures completeness and thoroughness of documentation as mandated by federal, state and medical standards. Maintains an accurate schedule of all MDS assessments to include the proper reference dates throughout the resident’s stay. Responsible for the data entry function to assure accurate data entry and electronic submission of MDS assessments. Verifies electronic submissions of MDS, performs corrections when necessary and maintains appropriate records. Coordinates interdisciplinary participation in completing the MDS for each resident according to regulatory time frames. Ensures completeness and thoroughness of documentation as mandated by federal and state standards. Schedules and conducts resident care conferences in compliance with state and federal regulations and ensures completion of all MDS reviews prior to resident care conference. Assists disciplines in formulating and revising care plans. Ensures that resident’s present/potential problems are identified and prioritized; realistic goals are established and nursing intervention is appropriate. Evaluates resident care plans for comprehensiveness and individuality. Assesses the achievement or lack of achievement of desired outcomes. Ensures that resident’s care plan is reassessed and revised appropriately. Responsible for all level of care changes within the facility. Notifies all departments when a level of care change has been made. Generates appropriate forms to complete level of acuity and changes. Transmits forms to the appropriate agency for processing as required by state law. Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Registered Nurse with current unencumbered state licensure. Long Term Care Experience preferred. Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Required to sit, stand, bend and walk regularly; lift and/or move up to 25 Visual and auditory ability sufficient for written and verbal communication. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The MDS / Care Plan Coordinator is responsible for the accurate and timely completion of all Medicare/Medicaid case-mix documents in order to assure appropriate reimbursement for care and services provided within the Facility. Conducts continual Minimum Data Set (MDS) reviews to assure achievement of optimal allowable Resource Utilization Group (RUG) category. Oversees the overall process and tracking of MDS/Prospective Payment System (PPS) documentation and submission. He/she will integrate nursing, dietary, social recreation, restorative, rehabilitation and physician services to ensure appropriate assessment and reimbursement. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assesses and determines the health status and level of care of all new admissions. Ensures the accurate and timely completion of all MDS Assessments including PPS Medicare, quarterly, annual, significant change. Communicates level of care for new resident to all disciplines. Coordinates interdisciplinary participation in completing the Minimum Data Set (MDS) for each new admission to facility according to regulatory time frames. Ensures completeness and thoroughness of documentation as mandated by federal, state and medical standards. Maintains an accurate schedule of all MDS assessments to include the proper reference dates throughout the resident’s stay. Responsible for the data entry function to assure accurate data entry and electronic submission of MDS assessments. Verifies electronic submissions of MDS, performs corrections when necessary and maintains appropriate records. Coordinates interdisciplinary participation in completing the MDS for each resident according to regulatory time frames. Ensures completeness and thoroughness of documentation as mandated by federal and state standards. Schedules and conducts resident care conferences in compliance with state and federal regulations and ensures completion of all MDS reviews prior to resident care conference. Assists disciplines in formulating and revising care plans. Ensures that resident’s present/potential problems are identified and prioritized; realistic goals are established and nursing intervention is appropriate. Evaluates resident care plans for comprehensiveness and individuality. Assesses the achievement or lack of achievement of desired outcomes. Ensures that resident’s care plan is reassessed and revised appropriately. Responsible for all level of care changes within the facility. Notifies all departments when a level of care change has been made. Generates appropriate forms to complete level of acuity and changes. Transmits forms to the appropriate agency for processing as required by state law. Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Registered Nurse with current unencumbered state licensure. Long Term Care Experience preferred. Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Required to sit, stand, bend and walk regularly; lift and/or move up to 25 Visual and auditory ability sufficient for written and verbal communication. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
An established skilled nursing and rehabilitation community in the Cincinnati area is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (RN) to lead our clinical team. This is a strong, well-supported building looking for a hands-on leader who is passionate about quality care, team development, and regulatory excellence. Position Summary The Director of Nursing is responsible for the overall clinical operations of the facility, ensuring the highest standards of resident care, regulatory compliance, and staff performance. Qualifications Active Ohio RN license in good standing Minimum 2 years of experience as a Director of Nursing in a skilled nursing facility Strong knowledge of state and federal regulations Proven survey experience with strong outcomes Experience managing budgets, staffing, and clinical systems Ability to lead, mentor, and hold clinical staff accountable Excellent communication and organizational skills Responsibilities Oversee all nursing operations and clinical programming Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations Lead and support Unit Managers, Infection Preventionist, and clinical leadership team Monitor quality measures and implement performance improvement plans Maintain appropriate staffing levels and support recruitment efforts Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal resident outcomes What We Offer Competitive salary based on experience Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision Paid time off and holidays Supportive leadership team Opportunity to lead a committed clinical staff If you are a results-driven clinical leader looking to make an impact in a Cincinnati community, we would love to connect with you. Please apply today for confidential consideration.
