Director of Nursing

Job overview

The Director of Nursing role is onsite in Wathena, KS. Compensation is not specified. The position leads nursing services at Wathena Healthcare & Rehab Center. The director manages nursing services and provides 24-hour supervision of the Nursing Department, maintaining care standards in line with physician orders, resident needs, and applicable regulations. The role coordinates resident care plans, guides nursing staff, and participates in admissions and management decisions.

What you'll do

• Manage nursing services and supervise the Nursing Department
• coordinate resident care plans in accordance with physician orders, regulations, and facility policies
• communicate policies and procedures to nursing staff and monitor implementation
• participate in admissions decisions and management meetings
• assume responsibility for center operations in the Administrator’s absence.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

director of nursing

nursing leadership

long-term care

resident care

nursing supervision

care planning

wathena ks

wathena healthcare & rehab center

registered nurse license

nursing degree

staff development

admissions coordination

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k), annual evaluations, dental, disability, health and life insurance, electronic documentation, employee appreciation events, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and vision insurance.

Why this role

Requires an active registered nurse license in the state of practice, an associate or bachelor’s degree from an accredited nursing school, and at least two years of nursing supervisory experience. Five years in long-term or acute care is preferred.

About the employer

Wathena Healthcare & Rehab Center is hiring for this role. Industry: Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities). Sector: 62.