Director of Nursing - RN

Description

We invite you to apply and be part of a team that truly values your contribution. We offer competitive wages and are committed to fostering a workplace where growth, teamwork, and patient-centered care are at the forefront. At the end of each day, knowing that you’ve made a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents will be your greatest reward.

Facility: Medilodge of West Bloomfield

Why MediLodge?

• Michigan’s Largest Provider of long-term care skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation services.
• Employee Focus: We foster a positive culture where employees feel valued, trusted, and have opportunities for growth.
• Employee Recognition: Regular acknowledgement and celebration of individual and team achievements.
• Career Development: Opportunities for learning, training, and advancement to help you grow professionally.
• Michigan Award Winner: Recipient of the 2023 Michigan Employer of the Year Award through the MichiganWorks! Association.

Key Benefit Package Options?

• Medical Benefits: Affordable medical insurance options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Additional Healthcare Benefits: Dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance options via leading insurance providers.
• Benefits Concierge: Internal company assistance in understanding and utilizing your benefit options. 
• Pet Insurance: Three options available.
• Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment options.
• Retirement Savings with 401K. 
• HSA and FSA options

Start a rewarding and stable career with MediLodge today! 

Essential Functions:

•  Rounds on unit at least once daily 
• Performs general management functions such as hiring, disciplining and evaluating employees. 
• Interview and hire new nursing staff. 
• Plans and facilitates meetings and committees to address resident care issues. 
• Review time sheets for accuracy before payroll. 
• Manages the Nursing Department with the goal of achieving and  maintaining the highest quality of care possible. 
• Develops and manages systems to assure clinical competencies. 
• Participates in developing, implementing and evaluating programs that promote the recruitment, retention, development and continuing education of nursing staff members. 
• Identification of training needs. 
• Initiates studies to evaluate effectiveness of nursing services in relation to their objectives and costs. 
• Develops and manages nurse – on call system. 
• Develops the department budget for approval, monitors expenses and stays within budget. 
• Investigate and resolve residents/family/employee concerns. 
• Ensures that annual competency evaluations and performance reviews are completed in the appropriate time frame. 
• Participating in Employee Recognition Program. 
• Pro-actively addresses survey and/or standards of care issues. 
• Develop and manage staffing schedular system. 
• Plans and guides the professional development of nursing staff.
• Ensures that adequate nursing staff are available based on facility/census requirements. 
• Collect data to compile reports in a timely manner, and to meet deadlines. 
• Participates in facility "Performance Improvement Program." 
• Assures that all clinical protocols and nursing policies and procedures are followed. 
• Performs other tasks as assigned. 
• Assure Pharmacy, dietary, physician consults are followed in timely manner.
• Assumes complete responsibilities for the Center in absence of Administrator.

Requirements

Qualifications: 

Education: 

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred. 

Licenses/Certification: 

• Valid RN license in the state employed. 
• Valid CPR certification. 

Experience: 

• Three years experience as a Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, or equivalent supervisory nursing experience.