Director of Nursing (DON)
Company: AHC Northbrooke
Location: Jackson
Posted on: April 18, 2024
Job Description:
Join our Community as a Director of Nursing (RN) As an Director
of Nursing (RN) at American Health Communities under the direction
of the Director of Nursing you will lead the clinical team
dedicated to providing excellent patient care. If you enjoy using
your leadership skills to enhance the lives of patients and
employees, we want you on our team. We offer competitive pay,
generous benefits and advancement opportunities. We believe in
caring for the people that care for our patients and have many
reward and recognition programs to highlight the awesome and
important work that is done each and every day. Here are a few of
our benefits:
- Annual performance wage increases
- 401k retirement plan with a company match
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- $50,000 basic life insurance - paid by the company
- Paid time off
- Discounted employee meals
- OnShift Wallet - access your pay faster!
- Leaders Credit Union
- Holiday pay
- Telehealth through 98point6 - free to all employees
- Continuing Education opportunities
- Nursing scholarships to obtain LPN and/or RN degree
- Career Advancement Opportunities AHC-American Health
Communities is a network of 29 skilled nursing and rehab
facilities. We treat patients recovering from illness, injury or
surgery and provide daily care for long-term residents. Our parent
company, American Health Partners, based in Tennessee, is a
multifaceted company with operations in seven states. Director of
Nursing (RN) Responsibilities: The Director of Nursing (DON) RN
will manage the nursing department and administer the nursing
programs in compliance with state and federal regulations as well
as company policy and procedures. The primary duties are as
follows:
- Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct the
Nursing Services Department, as well as related programs and
activities including, but not limited to - Infection Control
practices, Utilization review and Triple check, Upkeep of all QA
logs, PAE and PASSR log, physician's orders, physician visits,
recertifications, etc.
- Arrange for and oversee the admission, transfer and discharge
of residents
- Determine the staffing needs of the Nursing Services
Department, assist with the recruitment and hiring of staff
- Participate in various committees of the facility; such as care
plans, infection control, pharmaceutical, budget, quality
assessment and assurance, compliance committee, QAPI, etc., and
those assigned by the Administrator
- Prepare or assist in the preparation and implementation of the
Nursing Services Department budget and submit recommendations
- Perform emergency procedures such as Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation (CPR)
- Other duties as assigned. Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree preferred; Registered Nursing (RN) Degree
required
- Registered Nursing (RN) License
- CPR certification
- Preferred Three (3) years' experience in supervision of others
in a hospital, long term care facility, or other health care
institution
- Minimum of one (1) year experience implementing total patient
care and care planning
- Minimum of six (6) months experience in a management position
in a nursing department
- Position may require unscheduled overtime, weekend, and
after-hours work
- Must be willing and able to work flexible hours
- Job will require frequent lifting of objects up to 50
pounds
- Supervises support staff including scheduling and assigning
work, reviewing performance, recommending salary increases,
promotions or discharges EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Our
Organization does not discriminate based on race, color, religion,
sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation,
national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s)
protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Organization will
also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with
disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made.
Education Preferred
- Bachelors or better in Nursing Licenses & Certifications
Required
Keywords: AHC Northbrooke, Jackson , Director of Nursing (DON), Healthcare , Jackson, Tennessee
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