What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Nursing position at Cascades at Riverwalk?
Hello, Cascades at Riverwalk in Midvale, UT is actively looking to hire a full-time Director of Nursing.
At Cascades at Riverwalk, our goal in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) is to provide each patient with top-quality care. We strive to maximize each patient's functional independence to safely discharge her/him to the next level of care.
We are a people-first organization. Really! Our guiding motto is leading with integrity, empowering people, delivering outcomes.
Job Description:
- Develop and maintain the nursing programs and activities
- Develop, maintain, and periodically update written nursing policies, procedures, manuals, objectives, and philosophies
- Assist in developing and implementing methods for coordinating nursing services with other resident services
- Implement plans of action to correct deficiencies
- Complete medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charts, etc.
- Develop, implement, and maintain a quality assurance program
- Assist in planning, developing, implementing, and maintaining resident discharge procedures and plans
- Develop and implement a nursing services organization structure
- Participate in surveys and inspections by government agencies
- Create, submit reports and recommendations to the Administrator concerning operations of the department
Benefits:
- Complete medical/dental/vision insurance benefits
- Employer-matching 401k retirement program
- Up to 16 days' paid time off per year
- Company paid Life Insurance
Requirements:
- Minimum associate degree. Bachelor's degree preferred
- Must be a Registered Nurse in good standing
- Minimum one year of successful nursing leadership experience in a long-term care facility or other geriatric healthcare facility
- Must show ability to read and write in a legible and understandable manner
- Must speak and understand English
- Genuine love & concern for the geriatric population!