Rehabilitation Director - Nursing Home jobs in Maine

High View Residential and Nursing Center in Madawaska Maine is seeking A Director or Nursing (DON) to join our team!

As a director of nursing (DON) you plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operations of the Nursing Services department to ensure the highest degree of quality resident care in accordance with all laws, regulations, and Company standards.

Your Benefits include the following, and we would love to speak with you about what interests you.

• $15,000 Sign-On Bonus
• $2,500 At Risk Incentive
• Tuition reimbursement and Tuition Loan Forgiveness
• Full time employees have access to full benefits; medical, dental, vision, and disability
• Employer paid life insurance
• Flexible savings account, including medical & dependent care
• Paid Time Off available to all employees
• 401(k) Retirement savings program with employer contribution

SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Experience: Two to four years of related nursing and leadership experience
• Excellent communications skills, written and verbal
• Solid computer skills – both personal computer and electronic medical record
• Strong leadership skills, ability to develop new strengths and skills
• Analytical skills and abilities to turn data into action; moving your facility forward
• Strong reasoning skills, good judgment, and critical thinking skill

CERTIFICATES and LICENSES

• Certified DON (CDON-NADONA) in long-term care or become certified within the first year of employment.
• Currently a registered nurse /licensed in Maine.
• Certification upon hire or obtain it during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

As the Director of Nursing, your areas of focus are: STAFF DEVELOPMENT

• Direct, supervise, and evaluate work activities of medical, nursing, technical, clerical, service, maintenance, and other personnel.
• Recruit, select, hire, train, evaluate, counsel, and supervise nursing staff.
• Coach and develop staff, engaging in the growth of your leadership team
• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, establish benchmarks, and direct professional and non-professional staff.
• Develop and implement organizational policies and procedures for the facility or medical unit.
• Develop instructional materials and conduct in-service and community-based educational programs.

PROFESSIONAL

• Maintain awareness of advances in medicine, computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment, data processing technology, government regulations, health insurance changes, and financing options.
• Consult with medical, business, and community groups to discuss service problems, respond to community needs, enhance public relations, coordinate activities and plans, and promote health programs.
• Develop or expand and implement medical programs or health services that promote research, rehabilitation, and community health.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, nursing staff, and other professional and non-professional staff.
• Knowledgeable of nursing practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing nursing functions in the long-term care facility.
• Understand and follow company policies, including harassment and complaint procedures.
• Maintain skills in order to provide direct nursing care as necessary.

OPERATIONS

• Conduct and administer fiscal operations, including accounting, planning budgets, authorizing expenditures, establishing rates for services, and coordinating financial reporting.
• Maintain communication between governing boards, medical staff, and department heads by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental activity.
• Plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the Nursing Services department.
• Review and analyze facility activities and data to aid planning and cash and risk management and to improve service utilization.
• Prepare activity reports to inform management of the status and implementation plans of programs, services, and quality initiatives.
• Use of diagnostic services, inpatient beds, facilities, and staff to ensure effective use of resources and assess the need for additional staff, equipment, and services.
• Develop and maintain computerized record management systems to store and process data such as personnel activities and information, and to produce reports.
• Inspect facilities and recommend building or equipment modifications to ensure emergency readiness and compliance to access, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Work with leadership team to establish appropriate level of CNAs and LPNs per shift based upon budgeted NHPPD

For over 30 years, First Atlantic Healthcare has been committed to the care and improvement of our residents by delivery individualized, high quality, cost effective healthcare services throughout the state of Maine. We have invested in the rebuilding and updating of all skilled nursing, skilled rehabilitation, long term care and assisted living facilities statewide that demonstrate First Atlantic’s commitment to providing all of Maine with dignified, modern healthcare that centers on the patient experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Madawaska, ME 04756: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person