Director of Nursing (DON)

*This position is at Farmville Health and Rehabilitation Center located at 1575 Scott Drive, Farmville, VA 23901.*

Are you looking to put your leadership skills to the test? Are you looking to enjoy an engaging outdoor lifestyle? If you're someone looking for a change of pace, a beautiful place to live, and a chance to make a difference, Farmville Health and Rehabilitation Center is the place for you! Farmville Health and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Director of Nursing to lead an experienced staff. With new management, this is a chance to re-establish a strong team and rebuild the Farmville community!

About Us: 

We are a leader in the long-term care industry operating in 7 different states. It is our commitment to the care of our residents and our staff that sets us apart from the rest. From the development of our Scratch Kitchens to the Saber Foundation Employee Hardship program, we are committed to the care and attention of everyone we serve! We offer opportunities for growth for all of our positions and support where it is needed. Our DON will have support and a chance work-life balance. We are happy to offer the opportunity to be reimbursed for meals, self-care, and daily household chores. You can be reimbursed up to $9,000 for everyday living expenses!

About the Area:

Farmville Health and Rehabilitation Center is located in the heart of Virginia. If you’re into the outdoors, you’re in the right place! Farmville is surrounded by rivers and streams and two of Virginia’s finest bass fishing lakes – Briery Creek Lake and Sandy River Reservoir – making it a fisherman’s paradise. With five state parks, four wildlife management areas, and three state forests within a short drive, it’s a great place to experience the great outdoors. Plus, less than 3 hours to the beach!

Qualification/Responsibilities:

• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of employment
• Must have, as a minimum, two (2) years of recent experience in a supervisory role in a nursing care facility
• Must be able to cope with the mental, emotional, and physical stress of the position.
• Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the facility.
• Assists with recruitment, hiring, orientation, and retention of all nursing staff (including STNAs). Ensures the maintenance of a master schedule, daily work assignments are in place and appropriate staffing levels are maintained.
• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, manage, and direct the nursing department, as well as its programs and activities in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the nursing care facilities.
• Supervises, disciplines, terminates (when necessary) evaluates, and ensures competency of nursing staff to ensure the highest degree of quality of care is maintained at all times. Ensures staff completes required education.
• Organize, develop, and direct the overall operations of the Nursing Service Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern the facility
• Work directly with the Administrator and the Medical Director to ensure the highest degree of quality of care is maintained for each resident at all times.
• Monitor care to ensure all residents are treated with dignity and respect and in compliance with resident rights, including maintenance of patient health information as required by law. Troubleshoot resident concerns/grievances and conduct investigations, as necessary.
• Ensures the facility is survey-ready at all times, actively participates in surveys, maintains compliance with federal and state regulations, and participates in content and review of facility assessment in conjunction with Administrator.

Shift & Wage:

This is a full-time opportunity. The Director of Nursing should be at the facility during the week, 8:00am-5:00pm. As we are a 24-hour center, the DON will be on-call as needed. The salary starts at $100,000 but will depend on experience.

Benefits and Perks:

• Eligible for benefits the first of the month following 30 days
• Comprehensive benefits packages including medical, dental and vision
• 401K through Fidelity
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Educational and tuition opportunities
• Various Discount Programs Offered
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Culture of employees creating an IMPACT!

*Program details can vary amongst buildings. Please see HR for the facility-specific benefit plans.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their actual or perceived gender, race, color, national origin, religion, age, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

Salary : $100,000