Director of Nursing
Come and Join our Amazing Team at Ridgecrest Health and Rehabilitation
Our purpose is to provide the highest quality healthcare services and the greatest variety of healthcare options to the residents of Arkansas and surrounding communities that we serve. We strive to create the highest quality of life possible for our patients. Our lifestyle provides a warm, comfortable, and rewarding experience, not only for the patients that choose us, but for their families, our associates, and everyone who helps make us a premier healthcare provider.
We are looking for an experienced Director of Nursing with long- term care experience to organize and oversee all nursing operations of the facility. In this position you will create a collaborative and efficient workplace with attention to quality standards and policies.
A director of nursing you should be a hard-working and compassionate RN who steadily developed their managerial and administrative skills. Being efficient, dedicated, a good listener and a problem-solver is what will open our door for you. The goal is to foster an excellent environment that will support everyone in working to the benefit of hospital and patients alike.
Responsibilities
· Direct, oversee and evaluate all nursing personnel (registered nurses, LPN, Med Tech, CNA's etc.)
· Guide staffing procedures
· Set objectives and long-term goals for the nursing department
· Organize and coordinate admission, nursing and patient care procedures
· Develop and enforce policies aiming for legal compliance and high quality standards
· Control budgets and monitor expenditures
· Resolve issues and deficiencies when needed
· Manage record-keeping procedures
· Collaborate with other departments and professionals to streamline operations
· Report to upper management
Skills
· Must have pervious experience as a DON, or ADON
· In-depth knowledge of long term care regulations
· Understanding of basic budgeting and financial reporting
· Great knowledge of legal regulations and best practices in healthcare
· Willingness to keep abreast of changing standards in nursing administration
· Excellent ability to lead and develop personnel
· Great communication and people skills
· Outstanding organizational and stress management skills
· Aptitude in problem-solving and well-rounded understanding of the challenges that LTC Nursing department face.
· Degree in nursing.
· Valid RN License and CPR certification
Ridgecrest is an EOE
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- On call
- Overnight shift
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Supervising experience: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Work Location: In person