Director of Nursing Services/RN

At The Lodge at Mills River , our residents are at the heart of everything we do. Weare looking for an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) for our 50-bed skilled nursing facility located in Mills River, North Carolina. We believe team members are our greatest resource and are looking for people who share our commitment to provide quality care for seniors and their families.

As the Director of Nursing (DON) at The Lodge at Mills River you will:

• Make a difference every day
• Be part of a uniquely supportive community
• Infuse collaboration, respect, and a passion for helping others by leading the center's nursing team.
• Deliver high-quality care with a personal touch and encourage our residents to enjoy life to the fullest.
• Hold overall accountability for providing leadership, direction, and administration of day-to-day operations associated with direct patient care.

Responsibilities of the Director of Nursing (DON):

• Direct, oversee and evaluate all nursing personnel including nurses, medication aides, certified nursing assistants, and nursing aides in training
• Guide staffing procedures
• Set objectives and long-term goals for the nursing department
• Organize and coordinate admission, nursing, and patient care procedures
• Develop and enforce policies aiming for legal compliance and high-quality standards
• Control budgets and monitor expenditures within the department, including supplies and payroll
• Resolve issues and deficiencies when needed by completing performance improvement plans
• Manage record-keeping procedures
• Collaborate with other departments and professionals to streamline operations
• Report directly to the Administrator

Qualifications of the Director of Nursing (DON):

• Maintains a current/unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of North Carolina
• A passion for working with seniors.
• 1+ years of nursing management in the long-term care industry with the experience to include hiring, coaching, performance management, scheduling, and daily operations supervision.
• Experience tracking, trending, and analyzing infection control and other clinical data.
• Excellent ability to lead and develop personnel.
• Great communication and people skills, including keeping a good rapport with surrounding hospitals and organizations.
• Outstanding organizational and stress management skills.
• Aptitude in problem-solving.
• Willingness to keep abreast of changing standards in nursing administration with strong knowledge of legal regulations and best practices in healthcare.

The Lodge at Mills River is a part of SanStone Health & Rehabilitation which offers employment opportunities in North Carolina that are filled with purpose and is an equal opportunity employer. We are an organization that is dedicated to making a difference in our industry and caring as passionately for our employees as we do our residents. The Lodge at Mills River offers an excellent benefits package to full-time employees including vacation, medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, and 401k plan with employer match. Apply today!