Director of Nursing DON RN 10,000 sign on Bonus

Responsibilities

• Train, mentor, and educate all nursing staff.
• Plan, coordinate, and lead nursing in-services and hands-on skill competencies.
• Maintain a safe and compliant environment for both patients and staff.
• Effectively manage multiple priorities and issues simultaneously.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of federal and state regulations governing long-term care facilities.
• Utilize strong interpersonal and communication skills to support staff, patients, and families.
• Oversee the hiring, counseling/disciplining, and termination processes for nursing staff.
• Communicate with patients and families with compassion, professionalism, and discretion.
• Lead and direct the clinical survey process and ensure ongoing regulatory readiness.
• Assist with mock surveys, internal audits, and development or revision of clinical policies and procedures as needed.
• Lead the daily morning clinical meeting.
• Report to state regulatory agencies when required or requested.
• Attend Care Conferences, Medicare meetings, High-Risk meetings, and QAPI committee meetings.

Qualifications

• Must be a RN that is able to practice in the state of KS.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Previous DON Experience In a LTC Facility Required.
• Must be extremely knowledgeable about state and federal nursing home regulations.
• Willing to work with a diverse population of seniors and those with disabilities.
• Recent LTC/SNF DON (Required).