Job Description
The Director of Nursing is responsible for evaluating and improving the quality of nursing care, supervising the nursing department, and managing nursing resources. This position is responsible for establishing standards, goals, objectives to assist residents with achieving or maintaining their highest practicable level of physical, spiritual and psychosocial well-being.
About Us
Ecumen Pathstone is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse. Ecumen Pathstone is a campus community offering comprehensive care services. Ecumen Pathstone consists of assisted living, long-term care, transitional care, memory care, adult day services, and independent living. Ecumen also offers homecare and hospice within the Mankato, MN area.
Join Ecumen, a leading nonprofit senior living provider committed to advocating for older adults through exceptional housing, compassionate healthcare, and innovative services. With over 160 years of experience, we proudly rank as Minnesota’s 8th largest senior living organization. Be part of a team that makes a meaningful impact, supporting our mission to serve older adults, while fostering inclusivity and belonging in everything we do.
Schedule:
- Full-Time
- Typical business hours that can vary based on business needs.
- On-Call requirement & Leader on Duty rotation.
Pay:
- The targeted pay range for this job is $110,000 - $135,000 per year.
- Ecumen considers a variety of factors when determining new hire pay including experience, qualifications, and, when applicable, certifications, licenses, and education.
Benefits:
- Ecumen offers a comprehensive benefits package to our full-time team members including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life & disability insurance, paid time off benefits, a generous 6% 401(k) match, and other well-being resources. Learn more at https://www.ecumen.org/find-a-career/benefits/.
Essential job responsibilities include:
- Ensures that site policies and procedures meet state and federal requirements as well as all rules and regulations are adhered to.
- Supervises nursing department personnel and ensures quality of nursing care provided by setting clear expectations and objectives. Provides feedback and support for professional development.
- Promotes effective working relationships with the multi-disciplinary team, medical staff, volunteers and agencies affiliated with the nursing home.
- Responsible for tracking and monitoring all quality assurance projects.
- Coordinates and facilitates nursing staff meetings, care conferences, quarterly Quality Assurance meetings, educational programs, in-services and ensuring annual educational requirements for all nursing personnel are met.
- Manages department budget and appropriate allocation of resources.
- Works with social service department in pre-admission screening and discharge of residents to ensure ability to provide care.
- Reviews complaints and responds timely and appropriately in accordance with policy and procedures. Appropriately advances complaints and responses to Executive Director.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
- Associate’s Degree in Nursing
- Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse within the state in which working and must maintain licensure
- Three years of related nursing experience
- Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats
- Thorough knowledge of Federal and State Regulations, MDS/RAI process, OBRA reimbursements systems, case mix, Medicare Care planning, or the willingness to obtain training in these areas
- Ability to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the facility including but not limited to: Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy, HIPAA, Resident’s Bill of Rights, Universal Precaution, AWAIR, OSHA, Right to know, SDS, ADA, HUD Policy and Procedures, Fair Housing laws and regulations
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
- Previous experience working with seniors
