Director of Nursing - Long Term Care
Company: Job Juncture
Location: Waterloo
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
DIRECTOR OF NURSING - LONG TERM CARE
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Director of Nursing (DON) maintains responsibility to ensure
that personal performance, group performance and achieved outcomes
conform to the principles of the Healing Environment. The DON
designs systems within their scope of responsibility and influence
to address work allocation or assignments, communication within and
external to the department, enhancement of human and social
capital, and effective resource management. The DON embraces
change and fosters staff engagement through critical thinking,
clear communication of expectations, creative thinking, and
reflection. Leadership behavior supports staff empowerment by
providing the information, resources, opportunity and support
needed for performance excellence. The DON serves as a coach
encouraging growth and development of individuals within their area
of responsibility and in promptly addressing performance behavior
not consistent with organizational and/or professional practice
standards. The DON participates in the strategic planning
process by establishing departmental goals and objectives that
assist in achieving the vision. Works collaboratively with
other leaders throughout the organization to ensure knowledge-based
patient/resident/family centered decision making, quality care
delivery and regulatory compliance. The DON effectively
monitors department outcomes and takes action to resolve
non-conformance.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
Minimum:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Preferred:
Bachelor's of Science in Nursing required;
Master's Degree preferred.
LICENSE:
Minimum:
Current New York State Registered Professional Nurse licensure.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Minimum:
Three to five years' managerial experience and three to five years
experience in Long Term Care setting.
SKILLS:
Minimum:
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with medical staff,
other department managers, and the public in a professional and
courteous manner.
Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with people under
stress.
Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with
discretion
Preferred:
Broad knowledge base regarding LTC regulations
Waterloo is a city in central New York State. It is located at the
northern end of Seneca Lake, known as the Finger Lakes Region. It
boasts quality wine trails, a rich history, natural beauty, and
four-season attractions.
On Cayuga Lake, the city of Ithaca is home to Cornell University.
The surrounding area is marked by high gorges, many with dramatic
waterfalls, including Taughannock Falls and Buttermilk Falls.
Near the tip of Seneca Lake, Watkins Glen State Park has rocky
cliffs and cascading waterfalls, plus trout fishing. Southwest is
the Corning Museum of Glass. To the north is the Old Erie Canal, a
pivotal 19th-century waterway now offering hiking, canoeing and
fishing. In the northwest, the city of Rochester overlooks Lake
Ontario.
Not a far drive to a top-rated mall, great restaurants and tons of
outdoor activities. You can find Hobart and Williams Smith
Colleges and Ithaca are nearby.
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