Director of Nursing

POSITION TITLE: Director of Nursing (DON)/Registered Nurse (RN)

HOURS: 40 hours/week and on-call

REPORTS TO: Executive Director

Schedule: Monday- Friday (Weekend as needed)

JOB SUMMARY:

The role of the RN is to ensure that the health and safety of all clients are met through assessments and reassessments of the clients, development and implementation of appropriate service plans and plans of care, monitoring of clients’ services, supervision of home care staff and on-going training of home care staff and determining they are competent prior to delegating tasks to them. The RN will ensure that staff is trained in nursing procedures and policies which are current and up to date. The RN will also ensure that the home care services are in compliance with current regulations and standards. Must be able to relate professionally with clients, staff and family members, display a positive work attitude and be able to work as a team with other staff members.

EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP:

This position is an “at will” position and the employee and employer are free to sever the relationship at any time with or without cause. A minimum of 30-days notice of the intent to resign is requested for this position.

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Must be registered and licensed with the State of Minnesota as a RN, and must maintain current unencumbered license with the Board of Nursing. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

• At least 2 year(s) experience in home care or home health care, assisted living and/or long term care setting.

• Working knowledge of the state requirements for the Comprehensive Home Care license and Housing with Services settings.

• Excellent judgment and decision-making abilities and problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.

• Flexibility in dealing with changing situations.

• Ability to use computers and electronic records.

• Ability to effectively communicate in English both verbally and in writing.

• The ability to deal tactfully and use good communication and customer service skills with clients and their families.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must receive a “not disqualified” criminal background result from Department of Human Services and may not be on the OIG exclusions list.