Director of Nursing RN

Director of Nursing (RN)

Facility:
Medi Lodge of Westwood

We offer competitive wages and are committed to fostering a workplace where growth, teamwork, and patient-centered care are at he forefront. At the end of each day, knowing that you’ve made a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents will be your greatest reward.

• Michigan’s Largest Provider of long-term care skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation services.
• Employee Focus:
  We foster a positive culture where employees feel valued, trusted, and have opportunities for growth.
• Employee Recognition:
  Regular acknowledgement and celebration of individual and team achievements.
• Career Development:
  Opportunities for learning, training, and advancement to help you grow professionally.
• Michigan Award Winner:
  Recipient of the 2023 Michigan Employer of the Year Award through the Michigan Works! Association.

• Medical Benefits:
  Affordable medical insurance options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Additional Healthcare Benefits:
  Dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance options via leading insurance providers.
• Flexible Pay Options:
  Get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly through UKG Wallet.
• Benefits Concierge:
  Internal company assistance in understanding and utilizing your benefit options.
• Pet Insurance:
  Three options available
• Education Assistance:
  Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment options.
• Retirement Savings with 401K.
• HSA and FSA options
• Unlimited Referral Bonuses.

The Director of Nursing (DON) manages the facility nursing program with the goal of achieving and maintaining the highest quality of care possible.

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred.

• Valid RN license in the state employed.
• Valid CPR certification.

• Three years’ experience as a Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, or equivalent supervisory nursing experience.

• Plans and guides the professional development of nursing staff.
• Rounds on unit at least once daily and assures that all clinical protocols and nursing policies and procedures are followed.
• Develops and manages systems to assure clinical competencies and training needs.
• Performs general management functions such as interviewing, hiring, disciplining and evaluating employees.
• Plans and facilitates meetings and committees to address resident care issues.
• Review time sheets for accuracy before payroll.
• Participates in developing, implementing and evaluating programs that promote the recruitment, retention, development and continuing education of nursing staff members.
• Participates in Employee Recognition Program.
• Initiates studies to evaluate effectiveness of nursing services in relation to their objectives and costs.
• Develops and manages staffing schedular system and nurse on call system while ensuring adequate nursing staff are available based on facility/census requirements..
• Develops the department budget for approval, monitors expenses, and remains within budget.
• Investigate and resolve residents/family/employee concerns.
• Pro-actively addresses survey and/or standards of care issues.
• Collect data to compile reports in a timely manner, and to meet deadlines.
• Assure Pharmacy, dietary, physician consults are followed in timely manner.
• Assumes complete responsibilities for the Center in absence of Administrator.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

• Skilled in directing and motivating the workforce.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
• Ability to organize and prioritize.
• Knowledge of training techniques for clinical staff.