RN Director of Nursing Full-time
Skilled Nursing of Jefferson County

Director of Nursing

Skilled Nursing of Jefferson County Fairfield, IA 52557, US

Will you be our leader? 

We pride ourselves on providing each resident with exactly the care he or she needs and we understand that happy staff equals happy residents and our appreciation for our team is tailor-made for each individual as well.

Come and lead our clinical team where you'll have the opportunity to express your clinical leadership team and guide a dedicated team of clinical professionals. 

Key Responsibilities for Director of Nursing:

  • Quality Management: Oversee and maintain high standards of care across all nursing services to ensure a safe and supportive environment.

  • Compliance and Communication: Ensure adherence to all regulatory standards while fostering clear and effective communication among the nursing staff.

  • Resident Care Coordination: Assess and address the nursing needs of all residents, ensuring that personalized care plans are developed and followed.

  • Knowledge Sharing: Stay updated on nursing theory and practices, sharing this knowledge with the team to ensure the best possible care.

  • Medical Records Management: Ensure accurate and timely completion of all medical documentation and resident records.

  • Staff Recruitment and Training: Participate in the recruitment, interviewing, and orientation of new nursing staff, ensuring they are well-prepared to provide exceptional care.

  • Flexible Scheduling: Adapt to the dynamic needs of the facility with a flexible work schedule that supports both staff and residents.

Benefits:

  • Health Insurance

  • Dental & Vision

  • PTO

  • Holiday Pay

  • 401k after 1 year of employment

 

Qualifications for Director of Nursing:

  • Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Iowa

  • Previous clinical leadership experience

 

 

 

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