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Director of Nursing - DON

Department: Cadia - Nursing Admin-DON
Location: Wilmington, DE

Cadia Healthcare is a leading provider of skilled nursing and rehabilitation in your area. Compassion and appreciation are at the heart of who we are. We are currently seeking a Director of Nursing to join our team!

Cadia rewards it’s employees for their hard work and dedication to providing the best care possible, with a wide-range of benefits and perks to show we care.

BENEFITS AND PERKS WE OFFER:

Benefits

  • Competitive Salary
  • Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits for You & Your Family
  • 401k Retirement With Company Match
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA)
  • Paid Time Off - Vacation, Personal, Sick Days & Paid Holidays
  • Short-term Disability and Maternity Leave Options, Personal and Family Medical Leave
  • Company provided Life and Long Term Disability Coverage
  • Referral Bonuses and More!

Employee Perks Program

  • Tickets At Work for Discounted Entertainment Tickets!
  • Free and Discounted Employee Meals
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • In Facility Training/Inservice Programs
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Free Will/Estate Preparation Services
  • Optional Legal & Identity Protection Services
  • Verizon Wireless Discount
  • Costco Membership Discount (DE only)
  • Annual $35 Non-Slip Shoe Replacement (DE only)

Position Description

The Director of Nursing is responsible for the overall operations of the nursing department 24 hours per day, 7 days per week in accordance with current regulations and standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Plan, develop, organize, implement & evaluate day-to-day functions of the nursing department, including therapy, in accordance with state & federal regulations.
  • Responsible for interviewing/hiring/counseling/terminations/evaluations/scheduling of licensed staff.
  • Resident care rounds at least 2x per day.
  • Responsible for attending daily standup meetings & giving pertinent information to department heads.
  • Responsible for reporting/investigating/counseling regarding med errors.
  • Reviews all facility incidents/events & participates in any internal investigations.
  • Reviews facility Electronic Health Record dashboard daily.
  • Medication management – oversight of contract pharmacy service, monthly review of pharmacy bill & following up on monthly pharmacy report/recommendations.
  • Supervise medication administration, identify issues/trends & develop actions plans to address concerns.
  • Follow up regarding family concerns/grievances.
  • Responsible for overseeing nursing/medical supply budgets & assuring cost effective care.
  • Coordinates weekly wound rounds & assuring treatment plans are in place.
  • Review monthly unplanned hospitalizations and conducting a root cause analysis.
  • Oversight of all nursing staff – including ADON, Staff Developer, Scheduler & nursing support.
  • Responsible for the operations of the facility in NHA’s absence.
  • Monitor and evaluate staffing levels (PPD) to assure compliance with state & federal regulations.
  • Develop & implement corrective action plan when deficiencies are identified on State & Federal surveys.
  • Oversight of all QAPI plans pertaining to the nursing department.
  • Review monthly Casper Reports and triggered areas above state and federal averages.
  • Coordinate monthly nursing meetings & participation in meetings pertinent to the nursing department.
  • Participate in state & federal inspections & follow-up; writes corrective action plan for survey deficiencies.
  • Participate in mock surveys
  • Review clinically complex potential referrals as directed by the NHA.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

  • Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN in this state or compact state.
  • Minimum of 3 years RN management in long-term care environment.
  • Knowledge of long-term care regulations required.
  • Current CPR certification

 

 
 

 

 
 

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