Director of Nursing

Director of Nursing

Director of Nursing role at Sauk County Health Care Center.

• Interview, train, direct, advise, monitor, evaluate, promote, discipline unit employees, and approve payroll and leave time.
• Develop and update nursing policies and procedures.
• Consult with nursing staff regarding residents' condition and nursing staff concerns.
• Monitor nursing procedures and conduct audits and on‑site inspections.
• Develop nursing long‑term goals and plans.
• Facilitate and lead nursing performance improvement plan.
• Develop unit annual budget and recommend equipment purchases.
• Review admissions to determine level of care required, approve new admissions, contact referring agency for assessment, assist social services in determining room assignments/transfers, and determine Medicare status.
• Develop and implement infection control policies and procedures, prepare infection control audits, and oversee compliance with infection control program when Assistant Director of Nursing is not present.
• Coordinate nursing policies and procedures with other units.
• Coordinate restraint and drug reduction for all residents; review quarterly reviews and mini‑risk assessments for developing resident problems.
• Oversee compliance of nursing department in accordance with federal and state regulations.
• Interface with state surveyors.
• Complete Medicare Demand bills and appeal process documentation.
• Attend, participate, and/or conduct Facility and County committee meetings regarding nursing administration and care.
• Participate in State and Federal nursing home surveys, recommend and implement deficiencies.
• Act as resident advocate and represent the nursing staff to the community.
• On call for infection control procedures and infection outbreaks on residents and/or staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Nursing experience with the geriatric population.

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• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Health, Wellness & Fitness
• Position: Director of Nursing (DON) - Full‑Time 1st Shift