Director of Nursing Services - DNS

GL – Whitewater, a 55-bed skilled nursing facility, has an exciting opportunity for an energetic, enthusiastic, and committed individual to supervise, coordinate, and lead the nursing department.

Duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Manage overall operations of the Nursing Services Department in accordance with company policies, nursing standards, and governmental regulations

• Be on call for emergencies that supervisors aren't able to handle

• Ensure that residents have a clean, comfortable, orderly, and safe environment

• Develop Patient Care Plans

• Investigate, prepare documents, and present information pertaining to residents with Medicare, Medicaid, and other forms of insurance

• Participate in, monitor, evaluate, and make recommendations regarding human resource and training procedures

• Establish procedures relating to medication administration and equipment / supplies care, use, and stock levels

• Evaluate, prepare, and leverage the budget to achieve fiscal goals while maintaining the facility's superior level of care

• Lead, evaluate, and make recommendations regarding quality assurance initiatives

Interested individuals please contact:

Nicole Barclay, Executive Director

GL – Whitewater
525 Bluff Ave
St. Charles, MN  55972

Fax – (507) 932-4756

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Director of Nursing Services - DNS

Job Requirements for Director of Nursing Services - DNS:

Candidates for the Director of Nursing Services position should meet the following requirements:

• Must be a Registered Nurse in good standing and currently licensed by the state
• 2 years previous long-term care experience
• Ability to relate positively and favorably in all interactions
• Experience in performance management, effective leadership, and appropriate and constructive delegation
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and organize and prioritize to complete multiple projects
• Ability to maintain regular attendance and travel as needed, including overnight stays
• Meeting all local health regulations, and pass post-employment physical exam if required, including drug screening, criminal background investigation and reference inquiry 

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