Director of Nursing, RN

Why NHC? At NHC, we "Put our Heart in Everything We Do!" We take pride in working together as a team in our family-oriented work environment.

We provide a culture of excellence, recognition, empowerment, and fun.

We offer professional growth opportunities along with competitive compensation wage increases based on performance.

If you want this experience in your career, apply today!

Position: Director of Nursing, RN

Job Type: Full Time

Pay: Up to $120,000 (Based off experience, years as a RN, LTC experience, and incentives)

Experience:


* Must be an RN (Registered Nurse) and currently licensed in Tennessee


* Must have professional experience in the practice of geriatrics, nursing administration, and other related areas


* Must be caring, compassionate, have a positive attitude and be a team player


* Prior experience as a DON preferred, but not required


* MUST have Long Term Care experience

Benefits we offer:Flexible Schedule
Competitive Pay & Holiday Incentive Pay Earned Time Off
Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance
Uniforms
401k with generous company contributions
Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
Advancement Opportunities

DON Position Highlights:


* Is responsible for maintaining clinical competency as evidenced by application integrated nursing knowledge and skills, leadership, and communication skills.


* Utilized the nursing process in assessment, planning, and implementing care.


* Exhibits organizational ability related to workflow, prioritizing to meet patient care needs.


* Practices continuous quality improvement thinking and problem-solving skills

JOB KNOWLEDGE AND CAPABILITIES:


* Is responsible for maintaining clinical competency as evidenced by application integrated nursing knowledge and skills, leadership and communication skills.


* Utilized the nursing process in assessment, planning and implementing care.


* Exhibits organizational ability related to work flow, prioritizing to meet patient care needs.


* Practices continuous quality improvement thinking and problem solving skills.

QUALITY MANAGEMENT:


* Maintains a system to insure knowledge of patient status (such as: makes daily rounds of all patients).


* Coordinates and implements Patient Care Plan conferences (or have working knowledge of process if delegated)


* Develops and implements a rehabilitative nursing program to assist patients to reach maximum level of functioning.


* Monitors to see that treatments and medications are administered as ordered


* Participates in conferences with patients and families


* Monitors to see that there is accurate and adequate documentation in the medical records


* Coordinates or is responsible for assuring accurate and timely completion of Patient Assessment (MDS) forms.


* Reviews and takes action when indicated by Patient Assessment (MDS) reports


* Plans and encourages participation in in-service and continuing ...