What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director Of Nursing position at Care Initiatives?
Director Of Nursing
Westwood Specialty Care - Sioux City
Care Initiatives is currently now hiring Director of Nursing (DON) at Westwood Specialty Care to lead our clinical team.
We provide compassionate transitional health care to Iowans at all walks of life and are committed to providing dignified and custom care for almost any need. As the largest single operator of quality Skilled Nursing and Intermediate Care in Iowa and as a non-profit organization we’re committed to excellence and being an industry leader in services, tools, and support provided. Our earnings are reinvested in our nursing homes and teams in the form of improvements, new facilities, high-quality staff, and new care programs.
Care Initiatives is proud to have reinvested millions of dollars into the communities we are honored to serve!
We offer highly competitive compensation package based on years of experience. We proudly offer: extensive regional support teams, peer DON network, assigned recruiter for your location, and centralized area intake program for admissions.
Purpose of the position:
Under general supervision of the Administrator, the Director of Nursing manages Nursing Department human and material resources, with responsibility and accountability for the provision of quality nursing care and service to facility residents/families, compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and adherence to company policy/procedure and budgetary guidelines.
The primary responsibilities are to assess resident needs and interview, hire and terminate adequate nursing personnel. Set resident care standards in accordance with accepted current standards of care to provide high-quality care to residents. Develop and implement policies and procedures for nursing care of residents. Supervise and manage all aspects of the nursing department. Assess, direct, and supervise residents’ care needs. Cooperate with the administration to assure efficient, cost-effective operation of the facility. Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Current registration and licensure in the state of Iowa as an RN. Must be in good standing with the Board of Nursing.
- Current, valid CPR certification.
- Prior ADON, Nurse Manager or DON experience preferred
BENEFITS OFFERED:
- Dayforce Wallet- On Demand Pay- access your pay as soon as it is earned!
- Four different great medical plan options
- Retirement 403(b) Savings plan with company match!
- Paid vacation time
- Sick leave
- Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Student Loan Reimbursement
- Continuing Education (CE)
- Online Training
- Advancement & Transfer Opportunities
- CNA Training Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Uniforms
- Veteran’s Day Pay for Veterans
- Years of Service Recognition Program
Care Initiatives has implemented its Employee and Provider SARS-CoV-2 (“COVID-19”) Vaccine Policy pursuant to recent federal regulation, which requires all employees to have either their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine or submit a medical or religious exemption request by February 14, 2022. If you have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, please be prepared to provide proof of vaccination upon hire. If you would like to submit a medical or religious exemption request, the appropriate forms will be provided to you upon hire.
EOE / AAP Veterans and Disabled
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