Senior Care

Director of Nursing (DON)

North Olmsted, OHOnsiteFull TimeDirectorPosted 4 days ago

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Required skills

Director of Nursing
DON
RN license
Ohio RN license
clinical skills
leadership skills
customer service
management experience
nursing leadership
quality assurance

Nice to have

5-star elder care community
faith-based
not-for-profit
Independent Living
Assisted Living
Memory Care

Role summary

Otterbein Sunset House is seeking a Director of Health Care Services (DON) to lead their nursing team and ensure high-quality resident care. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing all nursing operations, developing policies, managing the department budget, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The DON collaborates with healthcare professionals, residents, and families to meet resident needs and uphold the organization's mission and values. The position requires a valid Ohio RN license, strong clinical and leadership skills, and previous management experience, with a preference for at least five years in a nursing leadership role.

Overview

Are you a proven and passionate leader with a desire to serve others? Can you get excited about an opportunity to lead a nursing team focused on enhancing the quality of life and holistic growth of older adults? Are you up for advancing an already successful community?

If this is you, we need to talk!

Otterbein North Olmsted is a vibrant, faith-based, not-for-profit Senior Living Community that offer Independent and Assisted Living. Otterbein North Olmsted has an opening for a Director of Health Care Services (DON).

The Director of Nursing (DON) is responsible and accountable for the quality of nursing care given to all residents on the campus. This is accomplished by leading the nursing team and collaborating with other departments to ensure health care services are provided in accordance to policies, procedures, and the regulations that govern our community along with the Mission and Values of Otterbein. This position is a key member of the leadership team and reports to the Executive Director.

Responsibilities

Assures the quality care of residents is provided on a 24 hour basis through training, scheduling, directing, and supervising quality and sufficient staff

Oversees all day to day operations of the nursing department in two levels of care

Develops and updates appropriate policies and procedures for licensed areas

Works with the physicians, pharmacists, and other health care professionals and suppliers that are part of the health care team to ensure exceptional care and service is provided

Works closely with residents, families and responsible parties of the person who resides in our care in all areas of the campus, addressing their concerns, meeting their needs, and exceeding their expectations

Assists and leads partners in utilizing appropriate techniques for effective assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of residents and their needs

Develops and implements strong systems to ensure goals are met and medical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual needs of residents are addressed by the team

Ensures the area and its equipment and supplies are neat, clean, safe and utilized appropriately at all times

Ensures community and department policies, procedures, and guidelines, as well as local and state regulations, are met and followed by everyone in the area

Manages the nursing department budget

Leads the quality assurance and improvement efforts

Coaches and teaches partners and works with them to create the Otterbein Experience

Qualifications

Education: Graduate of approved nursing program

Licensure/Certification: Valid LPN license

Experience: The successful candidate will have strong clinical skills, effective communication and leadership skills, a commitment to exceptional customer service and previous management experience. The candidate will also need to demonstrate alignment with Otterbein mission and values and have a passion for serving others. At least five year in a nursing leadership role preferred.

BENEFITS*

Health & Wellness

Medical Insurance with free virtual doctor visits

Vision & Dental Insurance

Pet Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support

Financial Security

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO) that accrues immediately from day one

Paid Holidays for a healthy work-life balance

Access to DailyPay, enabling you to access up to 100% of your earned wages on a daily basis

Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year for ANY field of study

Tuition Discounts through exclusive partnerships with the University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College

Employee-Sponsored Crisis Fund available for those facing unforeseen challenges

Legal & Identity Theft Protection

Growth & Development

University Partnerships with University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College for exclusive tuition discounts

Multiple Partner Discounts available for various products and services through Access Perks

Access to 1,000s of hours of personal and professional development material through RightNow Media @ Work

*Some benefits, including PTO and tuition reimbursement, are based on hours worked.

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

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