What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - Director of Nursing (SNF) position at Cheektowaga SNF?
| Requisition ID | 2024-30024 | # of Openings | 1 | Area of Interest | Nursing | Company | Elderwood | Location | Elderwood at Cheektowaga | Position Type | Regular Full-Time | Salary | $96,000 - $135,000 / Year |
At Elderwood, our Mission is People Caring for People. Our values of Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect & Excellence are at the core of everything we do. We strive to not only be the partner of choice for our residents, their families and community players - but also for our valued employees.
SIGN ON BONUS: $15,000
Elderwood at Cheektowaga is seeking a clinical leader for the vital role of RN - Director of Nursing (DON). The ideal candidate has excellent communication and problem-solving skills, coupled with the gift of inspiring camaraderie and teamwork.
The RN - Director of Nursing (DON) assists with ensuring the health and well-being of our residents by being responsible for:
- Quality of nursing care assessment, planning, documentation and provision of services to residents
- Coordination of medical and pharmaceutical services in cooperation with the Medical Director, Pharmacy Consultant and Major Vendor Pharmacy
- Proper placement for care of residents, determined in cooperation with facility staff and Attending Physician
- Coordination of inter-disciplinary health care services for residents that are provided by facility staff, other service providers, and consultants
- Participation and promotion of Quality Management activities and programs for ongoing improvement in nursing services to the facility
- Centrally located to the metro-Buffalo region, Elderwood at Cheektowaga is a well-established long-term care community offering round-the-clock skilled nursing care and comprehensive subacute rehab services. Residents with dementia benefit from Elderwood's Seasons Memory Care program. The community is part of a continuum on the suburban campus that allows seniors to age in place with Elderwood assisted living and independent living communities nearby.
RN - Director of Nursing (DON) Responsibilities:
Handle direct orientation and job training of the Assistant Director Nursing Services/Day Supervisor, Head Nurse, Evening Supervisor, Night Supervisor, Medical Records Assistant, and Clinical Instructor.
Hire and terminate employment of department staff, and discipline all personnel in the Nursing Services Department as necessary; conduct Exit Interview with department staff who have worked at the facility at least six months.
Oversee the development and planning of orientation and training program for all department staff in cooperation with the Assistant Director Nursing Services/Day Supervisor, In-service Coordinator, Administrator, and Board President.
Develop ongoing in-service training programs for nursing and other facility staff in cooperation with the Assistant
Director of Nursing Services/Day Supervisor, and Administrative Services Department staff.
May serve as the designated Program Coordinator for the Nursing Assistant 100-Hour Training Program; ensure that program is in compliance with applicable state and federal laws.
Review and process personnel information including job performance evaluations, status change requests, time sheets, leave of absence requests, etc.
- Remain aware of staff disciplinary actions taken by supervisory staff, and assist with discipline, upon request.
Core Skills/Competencies for RN - DON position:
- Problem Solving
- Customer Service
- Decision Making
- Excellent Communication
- High level leadership skills
- Confidentiality, professional discretion and overall professionalism
RN - Director of Nursing (DON) Qualifications:
- Credentials of a Registered Professional Nurse with a current State license required.
- Bachelor's degree in nursing or administration preferred.
- At least two years of supervisory nursing experience and additional training and experience commensurate with the size of the facility and responsibilities of the position required.
- Geriatric nursing training preferred.
- Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing, utilize creative problem solving, and handle problems diplomatically required.
- Exhibits characteristics of effective managerial leadership skills. These characteristics should include: desire for improvement; builder of trust; creating an environment where staff can experience pride. Their efforts are directed at allowing each worker to perform his or her own work and performing in a manner consistent with the aims and standards of the organization.
- Elderwood expects all current and new employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination. Employees may request a medical exemption from vaccination.
- This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.
Salary : $96,000 - $135,000