Director of Nursing (DON)

Company: Memorial Community Health Inc.
Location: Aurora
Posted on: June 3, 2025

Job Description:

Memorial Community Health, Inc. is seeking an individual to fill the full-time position of Director of Nursing at Memorial Community Care in Aurora. This individual plays an important role in directing the day-to-day operations of MCC and nursing leadership to provide consistent high quality services and collaborates with healthcare providers to coordinate medical management of resident care.The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (RN licensed required) and 3 years management/supervisory experience is preferred along with 5 years RN experience. Experience in rural health care is a plus.Qualifications:Education and/or Experience:* Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; Bachelors degree preferred* Three years management/supervisory experience preferred* Five years RN or experience* Rural health care experience preferred* Certificates, Licensure, Registrations:* Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) for the State of Nebraska* Basic Life Support (BLS)* Valid Nebraska drivers licenseJob Duties Include but not limited to:* Utilizes the nursing process, for the performance of resident care, to assess, plan, intervene and evaluate.* Performs complete admission assessment* Performs monthly audits and reviews (track call lights, med errors, risk management, expenses, etc).* Complete grievance follow-ups.* Involved in staffing for the nursing team and nursing leadership.* Oversees day-to-day operations, which includes problem solving issues and ensuring effective processing.* Organizes and directs quality assurance functions to close co-operations with the customers and with Memorial Community Health's management team.* Develops and documents department procedures to insure consistent and accurate processing.* Develops and maintains department policies.* Sets and achieves department goals and objectives.* Performs complete admission assessment.* Serves as resident advocate.* Conducts full body system analysis* Responds to call lights and resident needs in a timely fashion* Coordinates orientation for new MCC staff members* Evaluates employees to assure safe and appropriate care is provided to residents.* Tracks expiration dates of medication aides and assures they do not work if they don't hold an active certificate.* Oversees delivery of care and staffing needs and assignments on the nursing unit.* Demonstrates knowledge of treatments, policies/procedures, and equipment.Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Disability insurance* Flexible spending account* Health insurance* Life insurance* Loan repayment program* Paid time off* Referral program* Tuition reimbursement* Vision insuranceMedical Specialty:* GeriatricsSchedule:* Monday to FridayExperience:* long term care: 5 years (Preferred)License/Certification:* RN License (Required)Ability to Commute:* Aurora, NE 68818 (Required)Work Location: In personby Jobble

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