Director of Nursing, RN (DON)

Overview

Otterbein is a vibrant, faith-based, not-for-profit Senior Living Community that offer Independent and Assisted Living, Nursing Care, Memory Care and Rehabilitation in Ohio, Michigan and Indiana.

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 all three 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 Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) 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.