Director of Nursing

Edgerton Care Center has an opening for a full-time dynamic and experienced Director of Nursing to join our growing organization. The Director of Nursing position at Edgerton Care Center is supported by a MDS Coordinator and a CNA Supervisor to help with orientation, training and meeting key performance metrics.

Edgerton Care Center is located in Edgerton, Wisconsin less than 30 miles from Madison.  We offer an excellent compensation package and complete benefits, along with an incredibly challenging and rewarding work environment that will give you the chance to make a difference in the lives of our residents/patients and their families. The right candidate will have extensive experience not only in patient care, but also in geriatrics, hospice & palliative medicine, and wound care.

If you’re interested in working with an interdisciplinary team of professionals where you are a valued team member, and are encouraged to sharpen your skills and share your expertise with our less seasoned nursing staff, this opportunity is for you!

We Offer a Competitive Wage and Benefits to Eligible Employees that Include:

• $95,000 - $110,000 annual wage, depending on experience
• Flexible Schedules
• Insurance (health, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, accident, etc.)
• 401k (with company match)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
• Educational Opportunities to assist with career advancement
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• On Demand Pay with direct deposit

The Director of Nursing is responsible for leading, planning, organizing, staffing, directing, analyzing and evaluating the nursing services of the department, as well as supervising members of the nurse management team and others as assigned, in order to provide effective nursing services that meet practice and quality standards. The Director of Nursing assumes the charge responsibilities for the facility in the absence of the Administrator.

Qualifications:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing: postgraduate study and/or experience in geriatrics is desirable
• Must be licensed to practice as an RN in the State of Wisconsin
• Must possess competence in supervision, leadership, and communication skills.
• Must have the ability to plan, develop and implement nursing policies.
• Must be organized; self-motivated and have ability work independently.
• Must be able to make decisions in an emergency such as fire, tornado, change of resident condition.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Ability to communicate with residents, families, personnel and support agencies.
• Ability to evaluate and interpret information and make independent decisions.
• Must understand the legal aspects of nursing under the nurse practice act of the State of Wisconsin.
• Must be physically able to waist lift to a maximum of 30# with frequent waist lifting of objects weighing up to 10#. Must be able to push objects with a maximum effort of 25#.
• Must be able to stand or walk 4-6 hours in an 8-hour day. Must be able to occasionally bend, squat and twist body during an 8-hour day.

Essential Job Functions (With or Without Reasonable Accommodation):

Oversight and directing the nursing department which includes but may not be limited to:

• Developing and implementing new policies and procedures as needed to support processes and positive resident care and that meet federal and state regulatory expectations as well as being evidenced based.
• Stays current with upcoming federal and state regulatory changes.
• Ensure a staff development program is in place to support regulatory and clinical competency needs.
• Direct resident care to promote best practice outcomes and support of all regulatory expectations.
• Supervise all nursing personnel which may include hiring and discipline.
• Assist in orientation and training of all nursing personnel. Supports and builds a culture that is resident centered and focused on retention.
• Be subject to call, and carry cellphone, on an as needed basis
• Oversee scheduling of all nursing personnel to ensure appropriate staff coverage to meet state and federal standards.
• Schedules and directs regular meetings for professional nurses and nursing assistants. Supports a culture of team building.
• Oversight of infection control program and compliance.
• Fosters a culture of continuous quality improvement. Develops, implements, and evaluates the nursing department quality assurance program. Participates in facility quality improvement and QAPI meetings This includes patient, family, and staff satisfaction; safety and risk management; and strategic planning.
• Collaborate with Medical Director and other key resources to support and promote best practices in resident care.
• Collaborate with facility team in risk and strategic management.
• Works with administrator to support development, revision, monitoring and implementation of the nursing department budget to promote appropriate utilization of resources. Oversees and adjusts the staffing hours based on acuity, census, and established staffing patterns. Approves staff timecards.
• Any and all other duties assigned by Administrator for the purpose of quality resident care.

Essential Behaviors Of The Employee

It is the expectation that the employee complies with applicable standards of behavior and conduct, including but not limited to, standards of conduct, customer services standards, and professional code of ethics.

What you can expect from us upon our receipt of your application:

• Hiring manager will contact you within 1-2 business days of your application submission
• Complete 1-2 interview(s) and meet with immediate supervisor and mentor
• Upon receiving the job offer, review job description, and complete new-hire tasks and onboarding paperwork (via the Paycor app)
• Receive name badge, keys, and tour of the community
• New-Hire Orientation
• Receive continuous training from mentor as you continue to provide exceptional care to our residents

Our Core Values are based on five pillars: Do the right thing, Foster positive relationships, Be committed, Be innovative, and Coach, guide and lead. We are looking for positive, collaborative team members who show leadership, are respectful, and overflow with integrity, care, and hard work. 

Edgerton Care Center is a not-for-profit company, highly respected provider of short-term rehabilitation, long-term care and senior living services. To learn more about Edgerton Care Center, please visit our website at www.edgertoncarecenter.org 

We look forward to receiving your application and speaking with you!