Director of Nursing in Rapid City, SD

Director of Nursing (LPN or RN) is responsible for facilitating and leading the resident care teams throughout the community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.  Provides services in accordance with state/federal nursing center regulations and the Department of Public Health rules and regulations.  Participates in pre‐admissions assessments for potential residents.  Participates in all staff development programs to expand and develop abilities.  Maintains compliance to all personnel policies, established community policies and procedures.  Understands and implements the Fire Safety and Disaster Preparedness Plan and evacuation procedures of the community during drills and emergencies.  Performs admission, monthly, and periodic reviews on residents for functional and mental abilities.  Dependable and able to meet schedule requirements (attendance and punctuality) with no restrictions.  Reviews/revises assessments and care plans at admission, periodically per regulation, and at change in resident physical or psychosocial condition.  Assists residents in scheduling medical, dental and laboratory appointments.  Assists physician with resident examination as needed.  Reviews and transcribes physician's orders.  Administers and documents medications in accordance to the five rights: right medication, right route, right resident, right time, and right dose.  Provides medical treatments as ordered by physician.  Monitors resident restorative nursing programs.  Supervises and monitors medications for residents who self‐administer.  Dependable and able to meet schedule requirements (attendance and punctuality) with no restrictions.  Observes residents and reports condition changes to physicians, health care proxies, and supervisors.  Supports and maintains harmonious relations and communicates with family, visitors and all members of the Health Team.  Understands the resident’s Advance Directives and follows his/her wishes.  Assists resident with meeting their nutritional/hydration needs and documents on the Nursing record appropriately.  Monitors meal‐time and nourishments, assists with trays, and helps feed residents.  Maintains a safe, clean, orderly, homelike environment for residents.

Qualifications: - A passion for working with seniors - One (1) year experience preferred in assisted living, long term care or hospital industries or experience/exposure to the memory impaired senior population - College degree and management experience may be required per state requirements - One (1) year supervisory and management experience including hiring staff, coaching, performance management daily operations supervision, discipline and counseling - Ability to handle multiple priorities - Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication and the ability to facilitate small group presentations - Competent in organizational, time management skills - Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving and decision making skills - Proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel) with the ability to learn new applications - Ability to work weekends, evenings and flexible hours, as needed

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

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