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Director of Nursing (DON)

Position Summary:

Plan, organize, develop and direct the overall operation of the Clinical/Nursing Services Department to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

Qualifications:

Valid California RN license, in good standing, current CPR and BLS certifications
College/University degree preferred, five (5) years’ experience may substitute for degree
Minimum, three (3) years’ experience as a supervisor in a hospital, nursing, preferred
Minimum six (6) months experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices

Responsibilities:

Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates, and directs the nursing service department, as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the nursing care industry
Develops, maintains, and periodically updates written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department
Evaluates department process making recommendations and implementing compliance and quality improvement policies, programs and procedures
Outstanding communication (oral and written) skills
Leads by example, working alongside staff members and treating them kindly and professionally at all times and in all circumstances
Ensures all clinical/nursing personnel comply with established standards
Maintains and improves as needed the quality of patient care and standards of care
Interviews, hires, trains and manages employees
Plans, assigns, and directs work, conducts reviews, delivering discipline and or rewards
Addresses patient, family and employee complaints, documenting issues, solutions and resolving problems
Coordinates care services, and the implementation of care plans ensuring the best quality of life possible and for all patients/residents
Conducts quality assessments including regulatory compliance rounds, in all departments to monitor performance and continuously improve systems, processes and quality
Develops staffing plans that assure direct care needs are met, recommending quantity and types of personnel necessary to maintain compliance with all requirements, and PPD
Maintains reference database or other training materials (i.e., PDR’S, Regulations, Standards of Practice, etc.) to assist the department in understanding compliance requirements and empowering them to meeting the day-to-day needs of the residents
Audits clinical records for accuracy and completeness of comprehensive resident assessments, effective documentation reflecting resident responses to interventions and consistent implementation of plans of care by all staff and professionals, on all shifts
Leads/Participates in various company meetings and interdisciplinary conferences as needed to develop adequate plans of care

Benefits:

Competitive pay
Health Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverages with company paying a substantial portion of costs (voluntary supplemental plan options available)
401(k) with discretionary company match annually
Company paid Basic Life and disability insurance (Buy up options available)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holiday)
Employee Assistance program
Tuition Assistance and Profession Enhancement Funds
Bene-Hub employee sponsored discount programs and more….

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

*Benefits available to full-time employees.

Grant Cuesta Sub-Acute and Rehabilitation Center is a 24-hour skilled nursing facility located in Mountain View. Our team of dedicated healthcare professionals works to help patients recover from surgery, injury or serious illness.
As a team, we strive to exceed the expectations of those we serve and our purpose is to provide our patients with positive rehabilitative therapy and exceptional nursing care. We want to help patients achieve their highest possible functioning level and to assist them in returning to the lowest level of care practical.

Benefits:

Flexible schedule
Paid time off
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k)
401(k) matching
Referral program
Employee discount

Job Type: fulltime, parttime

Education: Associate's degree

Work location: On-site