Traveling Director of Nursing (DON)

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We deliver the highest quality of care for every resident through our most valuable asset: you. We seek compassionate and thoughtful individuals who share our passion for exceptional care in senior living. With a vast network of skilled nursing centers and large enterprise resources supporting your work as as nursing leader, your legacy of excellence begins when you join us as Traveling Director of Nursing. Pay, Benefits, and Perks of Traveling Director of Nursing (DON): Competitive Pay Based on Experience Immediately accrue paid time off (PTO) as you work 6 Observed Holidays with premium pay or leave + 1 Floating Holiday for full-time employees Up to $5,000 per in tuition/education reimbursement per calendar year for approved program of study Take home up to 75% of your net earned wages at the end of every shift 401(k) Retirement plan with company-matched contributions after 1 year of employment Medical (Teledoc Included), Dental, Vision, Life and other voluntary Insurances for full-time employees Essential Functions of Traveling Director of Nursing (DON): Provide personal care to residents in a manner conductive to their safety and comfort consistent with Company Clinical Policies and Procedures as well as state/federal guidelines and regulations.  Initiates the development and implementation of policies and procedures that govern the nursing staff in collaboration with appropriate services. Responsible for the provision of nursing services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Establish and maintain job specification and descriptions for nursing staff. Address and support cultural practices if such practices do not harm others or interfere with the planned course of medical therapy. Recommend modifications, additions, or deletions to nursing staffing plans to ensure reasonable hours and acceptable working conditions to provide optimal resident care coverage. Assure that each resident?s accident or incident is fully documented and reported in accordance with Company Clinical Policies and Procedures and state/federal guidelines and regulations. Represent nursing staff on various committees, Infection Prevention and Control, Pain Management, Performance Improvement, and Quality Assurance. Make rounds to all nursing units daily. Participate in performance improvement functions by collecting and verifying data, as needed. Consult other departments, as appropriate, to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the resident?s needs. Ensure licensed nurses perform head-to-toe assessments and reassessments on all residents. Demonstrate knowledge of the geriatric residents and evaluate licensed nurse?s abilities to asses and reassess residents. Ability to interpret results of test and procedures; take appropriate action. Assess residents