Director of Nursing (DON)

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Job description

Are you looking for a nursing leadership opportunity with a growing organization? The Laurels of Chagrin Falls has an exceptional opportunity for a Director of Nursing (DON) to join our team. As the Director of Nursing (DON), you will plan, coordinate and manage the nursing department. You will be responsible for the overall direction and evaluation of nursing care and services provided to the residents. You will supervise nursing care provided by RNs, LPNs and STNAs.

Responsibilities:

• Schedule and perform resident rounds to monitor and evaluate the quality and appropriateness of nursing care.
• Insure proper charting and documentation of care and of medications and treatments.
• Recommend to the administrator the number and levels of nursing personnel to be employed.
• Participate in the budget process of the facility and maintains the nursing supply, equipment and nurse staffing budgets.
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable managed care, Medicare and state Medicaid regulations, reimbursement systems and methodology.
• Participate in the Quality Assurance Performance Improvement program, making necessary improvement to processes based on quality assurance data.

Requirements:

• RN license in the state.
• Director of Nursing, management or supervisor experience in long-term care, restorative or geriatric nursing.
• A Registered Nurse, RN who is currently licensed to practice by the state.
• Current CPR certification.
• Additional certification in nursing specialty desired.

Ciena Healthcare is a national provider of skilled nursing, subacute, rehabilitative, and assisted living services dedicated to achieving the highest standards of care.

We are a national organization of skilled nursing, subacute, rehabilitative, and assisted living providers dedicated to achieving the highest standards of care in five states including Michigan, Ohio, Virginia, North Carolina, and Indiana.

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