Director of Nursing (Healthcare)
Pikes Peak Post Acute & Rehabilitation is hiring a Director of Nursing!
At Pikes Peak Post Acute, we take pride in working together to provide patient-centered care to our residents. We are looking to expand our team to allow for the highest level of care for our residents. You would be joining a team of professionals committed to improving the lives of those they serve and those they work with.
What to Expect:
Direct and manage all nursing functions within the facility
Why Pikes Peak Post Acute?
Competitive pay
Healthcare Benefits including Vision & Dental (Full-time only)
401k with match (Full-time only)
Paid Time Off (Full-time only)
Sick Leave
Continuous Training and Growth Opportunities
Fun environment and a great staff to work with!
Impactful Work: Make a real difference in the lives of our residents.
Successful Candidates:
Minimum three (3) years of experience as a supervisor in a post acute, skilled nursing facility or hospital
Current, unencumbered, license to practice as an RN in Colorado
Skilled nursing facility experience a plus!
Excellent communication skills
Rate: $120,000-$140,000/year
Ready to make a difference?
After applying , click the link below to book a convenient time to talk or contact Roxane, our Regional Recruiter, at 720-675-6543: https://calendly.com/roxane-keenan/roxane-keenan-15-minute-call
Join us at Pikes Peak Post Acute and be part of an awesome team dedicated to providing the best care possible!
Job Description:
General Purpose:
Define the roles and responsibilities of the Director of Nursing (DON). The DON is a registered nurse who oversees and supervises the care of all the residents. The DON also provides direct resident/patient care.
Essential Duties:
• Overall management of the entire nursing department and staffing levels. • Develop and implement nursing policies and procedures and ensure compliance. • Responsible for ensuring resident safety and that all residents are treated with utmost respect. • Develop and conduct in-services for the clinical staff. • Responsible for the recruiting, hiring and training of nursing staff. • Coordinates pharmacy services and destruction of expired/discontinued medication. • Liaison between the facility, physicians and family members. • Being a witness at a trial in the event of litigation. • Work closely with all other departments to ensure excellent overall resident care. • Responsible for department budgeting and reporting. • Responsible for keeping current on any regulation changes and disseminating this information appropriately. • Participate in QA, Utilization Review and Patient Care conferences. • Actively participate in and assist with all state surveys and required follow-up activity. • Coordinate MDS and care planning. • Conduct employee appraisals and resolve problems including disciplinary actions and terminations. • Must maintain employee and resident/patient confidentiality at all times. • Provide direct/hands-on resident/patient care as needed.
Supervisory Requirements:
The Director of Nursing is responsible for supervising and managing the ADON, and entire nursing staff either directly or indirectly.
Education and/or Experience:
Minimum requirements to perform this position include: Graduation from an Accredited School of Nursing with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred (BSN). Must be in good standing with the State Board of Nursing and maintain all required continuing education/licensing requirements at all times. Minimum of 7 years nurse management experience preferred.
