Cheyenne, Wyoming
Director of Nursing (DON) - Cheyenne Job Opening in Cheyenne, Wyoming - Cheyenne Healthcare Center: 2700 East 12Th Street. Cheyenne, WY 82001
We focus on people. Our residents. Their lives. Their health. Their families. We are one of the largest providers of short-term and long-term health care services in the United States. Through our affiliated entities, we provide services through skilled nursing facilities in 23 states. We are committed to providing compassionate, family oriented short-term and long-term care.
Director of Nursing- Summary
Plans, coordinates, and manages the nursing department. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of nursing care and services provided to the residents. Ensures quality care that is consistent with company and regulatory standards. May be designated to assume responsibilities of daily operations of the facility in the Administrator?s absence.
Director of Nursing - Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Ensures nursing staff is providing quality and appropriate resident / patient care that meets or exceeds company and regulatory standards.
Assists in the preparation of annual budget for facility. Monitors monthly performance of nursing services in relation to budget and intervenes as needed.
Schedules and performs resident / patient rounds to monitor and evaluate the quality and appropriateness of nursing care.
Maintains administrative authority, responsibility and accountability for the proper charting and documentation of care and of medications and treatments.
Recruits, hires, provides , and retains a sufficient number of qualified staff to carry out nursing programs and services. Ensures employee performance meets or exceeds expectations and periodic performance appraisals are conducted on a timely basis.
Develops and implements the written staffing plan and nursing schedule that reflects the needs of the resident and resident population.
Ensures all required records are maintained and submitted, as appropriate, in an accurate and timely manner.
Evaluates current and potential residents and patients to ensure facility can provide appropriate level of care.
Evaluates market studies and develops clinical programs to meet the needs of the community.
Maintains regular and ongoing communication with facility Medical Director ensuring programs and care services meet the needs of patients / residents.
Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.
Manages clinical aspects of state or federal government survey processes.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Director of Nursing - Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervises nursing staff and others for whom they are administratively or professionally responsible.
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
Valid State licensure as an RN.
One to three (1-3) years of management or supervisory experience in long-term care, acute care, restorative or geriatric nursing preferred.
Proficient in the use of personal computer.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Job Type: Full-time
Required experience:
Nurse Management: 5 years
Long Term Care: 5 years
Required license or certification:
Registered Nurse (RN)
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