Nurse Transition Leader - Otterbein SeniorLife

Overview

This position is designed to serve as a Transition Nurse Leader when an opening occurs at any Otterbein location in the Director of Nursing (DON), or Health Care Coordinator (HCC) Positions. The Nurse Leader will serve as the Director of Nursing and provide leadership and supervision to licensed health care areas and staff at assigned location. When an Interim role is not needed, then the Nurse Leader will be assigned special projects by the VP Clinical Quality.  At times the Nurse Leader may serve as an Interim Nurse Leader while completing project work.

Otterbein is searching for a strong, mission driven nurse leader to join the dedicated and compassionate team committed to enhancing the quality of life and holistic growth of older persons we serve.

Travel:  up to 100% depending on transition leadership needs. 

• Lodging provided if over 1 hour commute from home.

Responsibilities

Director of Nursing/Health Care Coordinator

• Obtains daily report from the nurses (daily rounds are effectively conducted)
• Discusses observations/concerns about clinical compliance with the nurses or care coordinator
• Monitors compliance of collection and submission of MDS data
• Reviews and assures that staff is compliant with in-service requirements and program for self-development
• Monitors Quality Measures and coordinates Quality Improvement
• Monitors clinical budget and acts as a fiscal steward
• Completes incident reporting and follow up
• Acts as a liaison with the Medical Director(s) and completes Monthly Reports and Quarterly QA initiatives
• Effectively supervises staff in all areas of employment in partnership with Human Resources
• Acts as a liaison with healthcare vendors
• Works on the floor when needed
• Acts as a liaison with families when appropriate

Qualifications

• Education: BSN
• Licensure/Certification: Current OH RN license; RN license in IN a plus.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years' of Director of Nursing experience in long-term care//nursing home environment required. Experience as an MDS nurse is a significant plus Experience in post-acute environments also a plus

Special Skills and Requirements:

• Must have a proven track record of strong OH Department of Health survey results
• Must have a track record of recruiting and developing high quality clinical talent.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt quickly to change.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records; PCC experience highly preferred
• Must be detailed oriented and have excellent literacy and writing, documentation, communications and interpersonal abilities.
  Must be able to cope with mental and emotional stress related to working with persons who are ill, disabled, elderly and/or emotionally upset.
• Must be able to communicate in English.

BENEFITS*

• Medical insurance with free virtual doctor visits
• Vision and dental insurance
• Paid Time off that accrues immediately
• Paid Holidays
• Life insurance
• Retirements Savings with a 401(k) or 403(b) with company match
• Get access to 50% of your wages before pay day through PayActiv
• Employee sponsored fund for employees in need
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Assistance

*Some benefits are based on hours worked

Why work for Otterbein SeniorLife:

For more than 100 years, Otterbein has provided senior housing options rooted in respect and community.  We're a non-profit 501(c)(3) health and human service organization, so our values and initiatives are focused on serving our residents.

Otterbein SeniorLife consists of lifestyle communities, revolutionary small house neighborhoods, home health, and hospice care in Ohio and Indiana.  We offer different lifestyle options for seniors through independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, rehab, memory support, respite care, in-home care, and hospice services.

Apply today and begin a meaningful career as an Interim Director of Nursing (DON) at Otterbein!