Director of Nursing (DNS)

About the role

Turn your job into a career with Evergreen Healthcare Group! Palisade Healthcare Center is looking for a Director of Nursing (DNS) to manage the day-to-day operations, activities and success of the resident care staff. Validates that the Nursing Department continues to develop and maintain high standards for excellence. We strive to embody and stand for a spirit and value system that encourages loyalty, honesty, and a commitment to caring from our belief that people are always the number one priority. Palisade Healthcare Center, 920 4th Street, Garretson, SD 57030, USA.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains a nursing service philosophy, objectives, standards of practice, policy and process manuals.
• Establishes systems for care planning, including assessments, plan of treatment, objectives and goals, evaluations and discharge planning.
• Responsible for recruiting, interviewing, hiring, disciplining, coaching, and conducting performance appraisals.
• Demonstrates an understanding and knowledge of certification laws and requirements, survey requirements and Medicare program.
• Validates that reporting departments consistently meet state and federal requirements for long-term care facilities for licensure.
• Validates existence of a quality assurance program for nursing services and coordinates interdisciplinary quality assurance program.
• Directs the functions and activities of the ED in his/her absence.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nursing license in South Dakota (required).
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• Preferred: Certification in Rehab Nursing, geriatrics, or psychiatric nursing.
• Preferred: Minimum two years' experience as a nursing services supervisor in a long-term care setting.

Benefits

• Private Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• DailyPay - Hard Work Pays Off on the Daily!
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Training & Development Opportunities