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Lacre Staffing LLC DIRECTOR OF NURSING in Dearborn, Michigan
On behalf of our World Class Healthcare client Kalamazoo, MI, we are currently recruiting for a Director of nursing.
Responsibilities:
*Manages the facility nursing program in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, applicable State and Federal regulations, and policies and procedures in a 5 Star rated facility. *
- Rounds on unit at least once daily.
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``` - Performs general management functions such as hiring, disciplining and evaluating employees. - Interview and hire new nursing staff.
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``` - 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.
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``` - Participates in developing, implementing and evaluating programs that promote the recruitment, retention, development and continuing education of nursing staff members. - Identification of training needs.
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``` - Initiates studies to evaluate effectiveness of nursing services in relation to their objectives and costs. - Develops and manages nurse -- on call system.
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``` - Develops the department budget for approval, monitors expense 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.
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``` - Participating in Employee Recognition Program. - Pro-actively addresses survey and/or standards of care issues.
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``` - Collect data to compile reports in a timely manner, and to meet deadlines. - Participates in facility "Performance Improvement Program."
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``` - Assures that all clinical protocols and nursing policies and procedures are followed. - Performs other tasks as assigned.
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``` - Assumes complete responsibilities for the Center in absence of Administrator.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred.
- Valid RN license for the state of Michigan.
- Valid CPR certification.
- Three years of experience as a Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, or equivalent supervisory nursing experience.
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``` - Skilled in directing and motivating the workforce.
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``` - Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.
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``` - Knowledge of training techniques for clinical staff. - Ability to maintain confidentiality. - Knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act, state and federal regulations policies and procedures regarding nursing standards and delivery of care.
Lacre Staffing appreciates your referrals.
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