Director of Nursing (DON) Postition Available

Director of Nursing (DON)
Mount Vernon Health and Rehabilitation ALS
Full-time
Mount Vernon Health and Rehabilitation is a retirement community made up of 3 buildings. The Skilled Nursing Facility is a 20-bed building providing short term and long term care. The other 2 buildings are 11 bed Assisted Living houses. One is focused on traditional assisted living for both private pay and waiver. The second will be opened shortly as a secured Memory Care Assisted Living.

This is a wonderful opportunity for a Registered Nurse with 3+ years’ experience as a Nursing Supervisor or Director of Nursing to become associated with this beautiful, well-respected facility. The primary responsibilities of this position will be to plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Nursing Service Department in accordance with current federal, and state regulations that govern our facility. The desired candidate will have a strong understanding of Skilled Nursing Facility regulations and Board of Nursing practices. The ideal candidate will lead the center’s clinical team to fulfill the organization mission, vision, and values.

Qualifications
•Must possess an active license to practice as an RN in the state of Ohio with a minimum of 3 years’ experience
•Prior Experience in a Nursing Leadership Position is PREFERRED.
•Must have a passion for patient outcomes and customer service
•Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.
•Must be organized and have the ability to communicate effectively with residents, their families, medical personnel, and facility staff in a confidential and professional manner.

Under the supervision of the Administrator, the Director of Nursing (DON) has authority, responsibility, and accountability for the functions, activities, and training of the nursing services staff. In the absence of the Administrator, the DON assumes the responsibility for the facility. The DON is responsible for the overall management of resident care 24 hours a day, seven (7) days a week.

Come join our leadership team!

1135 Gambier Rd, Mt Vernon, OH 43050-3839