Director of Nursing (DON) - Crest View Nursing & Rehabilitation Center - Mile Bluff Medical Center

General Information:

Job title: Director of Nursing (DON)

Location: Crest View Nursing & Rehabilitation Center - New Lisbon, WI

Schedules Available: Full-time, 80 hours per pay period

Position Summary:

The Nursing Home Director of Nursing position directs the flow of care in the Nursing Home to ensure that it remains operational.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day activities of the nursing department.
• Oversee staff scheduling.
• Responsible for staff performance, staff recruitment, staff retention and staff development.
• Initiates the development of policies and procedures that govern nursing services under position control.
• Responsible for verifying employee credentials under his or her position control.
• Responsible for collaborating with other departments and agencies regarding resources and services for improved patient care and staff development.
• Responsible for planning, developing and implementing a budgeted process for staffing and services rendered.
• Evaluates the quality and cost-effectiveness of staffing and services within the goals of the hospital.
• Serves as a spokesperson for nursing matters and represents the hospital with professional nursing and related organizations.
• Encourages and supports research and improvement studies that can make meaningful contributions to the quality and economy of nursing services.
• Maintain Regulatory Compliance with DHS 132 and all CMS Regulations.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Position Requirements:

• Two-year degree in nursing required, four-year degree in nursing preferred.
• 3+ years of related work experience preferred. Supervisory experience a plus.
• Must hold and maintain Wisconsin Registered Nursing license.
• Must maintain a valid, current driver's license.
• Current CPR/BLS certification required.
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Intermediate to expert proficiency with computers is required.
• Requires assessment, evaluation, and decision-making skills.
• Strong quantitative and analytical competency.
• Self-starter with excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to have continuous oral and written communication with co-workers and supervisors is essential.