More jobs:
Director of Nursing
Job in
Norwalk, Warren County, Iowa, 50211, USA
Listed on 2026-07-26
Listing for:
Mgm-Healthcar
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-26
Job specializations:
-
Nursing
Director of Nursing, Healthcare Nursing, Nursing Home
Job Description & How to Apply Below
ABOUT CAMPBELL STREET Great Place to Work Certified Same-Day Pay + Flexible Scheduling
401(k) Match + Certification Reimbursement Mission:
Developing Exceptional People Who Drive Extraordinary CareSMART Values:
Servant Leadership, Mirror First, Always Do the Right Thing, Resilience, and Transparency Extra Perks Referral Bonus opportunities for ALL positions
Succession planning – true career growth planning & opportunities
Annual leadership development summits
Scholarship opportunities POSITION SUMMARY The DON leads and manages the nursing department and is ultimately accountable to ensure the highest quality nursing care is received by residents. The DON interprets nursing policies and procedures in collaboration with the Director of Clinical Services to support the provision of nursing care and delegated medical care. All work is performed and guided by the Residents’ Bill of Rights and abides by the facility Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
The major challenges of this position are the recruitment and retention of qualified licensed and non-licensed personnel.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES Oversee hiring, terminating and development of nursing staff.
Monitors job performance and performance evaluations of nursing staff, completes performance evaluations of Assistant Director of Nursing Services, Restorative Care Coordinator, Care Plan Coordinator, Medical Records Clerk, Nurse Supervisors, all Nursing Direct Care Partners and recommends employee promotions and terminations to the Administrator.
Monitors ongoing staff development programs for all nursing personnel.
Monitors the staffing levels of various nursing sections; directs staff rotations and reschedules personnel to meet increased or decreased nursing service demands.
Develops nursing service objectives, policies and procedures and directs their implementation.
Continuously monitors Federal and State guidelines and requirements; revises departmental procedures accordingly.
Recommends in-service educational programs geared to the specialized needs of geriatric patients.
Functions as a liaison between the elders, their families, staff, and the public - responding to inquiries and providing information on nursing care and services and may screen prospective elders to assure that staff has the ability to provide the care needed.
Assures that there is compliance with the regulations pertaining to care plans and elder assessments.monitors the quality of care provided to elders with dementia and assists in the assessment process for admission to and exit from the unit.
This position also monitors the success of the Restorative Care Program in providing restorative nursing that maximizes each elder’s existing abilities.
This position collaborates with contract therapy companies to enhance the quality of care for the elderly.
This position assists with the preparation of the Departmental annual budget and maintains the operating budgets for personnel and medical equipment and makes budget recommendations to the purchase of such equipment.
The Director of Nursing Services is responsible for overseeing and implementing infection control, pharmaceutical and physical/chemical restraint policies, and procedures, and assures that committee recommendations are carried out.
SUPERVISION AND MANAGEMENTManages, supervises, and evaluates nursing practices, articulates expectations, and provides corrective guidance as needed.
Prioritizes work assignments consistent with level of staff available and resident care acuity.
Ensures proper staffing level, working as staff nurse if needed.
Ensures duties re complete, following up with delegated tasks and reviews departing staff reports.
Provides nursing reports to staff regarding daily resident care needs and significant changes in condition.
Maintains knowledge of disaster procedures and implements…
To View & Apply for jobs on this site that accept applications from your location or country, tap the button below to make a Search.
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).
Search for further Jobs Here:
×