Director of Nursing (DON)

About Us

Dexter Health Care is a 53 bed full service Long-Term Care and Skilled Nursing Facility. We offer specialized professional levels of care and support for residents including Short-Stay Rehabilitation, Skilled Nursing Care, and Long Term Care services that are delivered by an experienced, thoughtful and professional staff who follow evidence based clinical best practices designed to promote health and safety and a commitment to deliver the highest level of care. Under the ownership of First Atlantic Healthcare, Dexter Health Care house follows in First Atlantic's long reputation for excellence in Long Term Care.

Dexter Health Care is seeking A Director or Nursing (DON) to join our team in providing quality care for our residents!

$12,000 sign on bonus for eligible employees!

Earn $89,000 - $100,000 depending on experience and skill set!

Director of Nursing Job Summary

As adirector of nursing (DON) you plan, organize, develop, and direct the overalloperations of the Nursing Services department to ensure the highest degree ofquality resident care in accordance with all laws, regulations, and Companystandards.

What weare looking for in our amazing candidates:

STAFFDEVELOPMENT

• Direct, supervise, and evaluate work activities of nursing 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
• 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

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 skills

Requirements:

• 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 a member of the FirstAtlantic Healthcare family you will benefit from:

• Leadership Training & Support
• At Risk Bonus
• Tuition reimbursement
• 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

As partof a strong clinical team, providing amazing care and support to our Residents,we invest in your future and allow for the ability to grow and build a careerwith us.

Forover 30 years, First Atlantic Healthcare has been committed to the care andimprovement of our residents by delivery individualized, high quality, costeffective healthcare services throughout the state of Maine. We have investedin the rebuilding and updating of all skilled nursing, skilled rehabilitation,long term care and assisted living facilities statewide that demonstrate FirstAtlantic's commitment to providing all of Maine with dignified, modernhealthcare that centers on the patient experience.

At First Atlantic Healthcare we offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, the diverse residents we care for, and the communities we call home. We do all of this with kindness, empathy, and respect for each other.