What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Nursing (DON) position at Glenwood Skilled Nursing & Therapy?
We are looking for a leader of leaders—a professional nurse whose experience and leadership skills have led them to manage the entire clinical operations of a skilled nursing and long-term care facility including quality, person-centered care, compliance and the ability to be a cultivator of talent. In short, being a Director of Nursing (DON) is about elevating staff around you and guiding them to positive outcomes through clear and compelling direction.
Responsibilities and Purpose
- Promote constructive and open communication to allow the resident and/or family to express opinions regarding continual improvement and satisfaction.
- Plan and organize systems of care, objectives, policies, procedures, staffing patterns and staff development based on the needs of the residents within the framework of the established budget.
- Encourage, teach and motivate staff to perform resident care in ways designed to promote and increase the resident’s overall quality of life. Recognize talented staff and suggest training and/or career development opportunities.
- Assess new and acutely ill residents and determine the need for medical care, hospitalization or specialty nursing care interventions.
- Monitor and enforce systems and procedures designed to provide security and safety for residents and staff.
Desired Experience and Education
- Two (2) or more years of experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility or Long Term Care environment.
- Previous experience as a Supervisor/ADON/DON for Long-Term Care/Skilled Nursing preferred.
Requirements
- Current and unencumbered Oklahoma Registered Nurse (RN) License.
- Up to date First Aid and CPR certification.
Benefits
We offer competitive pay commensurate with experience. All full-time employees are eligible for benefits including:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Career Ladder, Education Fund and Scholarship Opportunities
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Retirement Benefit (No Cost to You!)
Ask the hiring manager for more details.
Own Your Future!
We are 100% employee-owned by members of the community we serve. Being an employee-owner means your effort is rewarded annually by allocating company shares to your ESOP retirement plan. The ESOP benefit costs you nothing, requires no contributions and is paid to every employee who works 1000 hours per year and is with us on December 31st of each plan year. Ask any other prospective employer if they provide you with a no-cost retirement plan in addition to your optional 401(k) program with matching. Learn more about vesting and other ESOP details from your hiring manager.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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