Prestige Healthcare Hiring for Director of Nursing at Portage, Michigan Full Time

Director of Nursing -Offering a $10,000 Sign-On Bonus Did you know? Caring deeply for others is a valuable gift, one that you should treasure. Fortunately for you, you can put that gift to excellent use here at MediLodge of Portage, and we will go above and beyond to invest in it AND you as a person. We are rated 5-Stars in Quality of Resident Care and are an integral part of the large Medilodge portfolio with 50 skilled nursing centers statewide. We are now accepting applications for a Director of Nursing (DON). See what a career at MediLodge will mean for you! Can You Answer Yes to The Following Questions? If So, Apply Today! * Are you a Director of Nursing who feels you have more to contribute to resident care and team development? * Are you ready to lead a center to develop the next generation of nurses? * Is your leadership style to promote employee engagement and retention? * Do you want to be supported by a strong regional team? What We Offer You? At MediLodge of Portage, we understand that our employees work best when they are healthy, happy, and excited about the here and now, as well as the future. For that reason, we offer a wide range of benefits with your well-being in mind, including: * Support of a Seasoned Regional and Corporate Team * Offering a $10,000 Sign-On Bonus (Limited Time) * Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits for You Your Family * Employee Benefits Concierge – to Guide You in Maximizing Your Benefits * Tuition Reimbursement * Student Loan Repayment Program * Company Paid Life Insurance * Paid Vacation Days with Rollover Option and Sick Time * 401k Retirement with Company Match * Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) * Unlimited Referral Bonuses and more! TEXT: DON PORT to (833) 383-7654 to Apply Thank you for considering a career with us! We can’t wait to meet you!: Experience: * Three years experience as a Director of Nursing or equivalent supervisory experience. Essential Functions: * Rounds on unit at least once daily * Performs general management functions such as hiring, disciplining and evaluating employees. * Interview and hire new staff . * Plans and facilitates meetings and committees to address resident care issues. * Review time sheets for accuracy before payroll. * Manages the entire facility with the goal of achieving and maintaining the highest quality of care possible. * Develops and manages systems to assure clinical competencies. * Participates in developing, implementing and evaluating programs that promote the recruitment, retention, development and continuing education of nursing staff members. * Identification of training needs. * Initiates studies to evaluate effectiveness of nursing services in relation to their objectives and costs. * Develops and manages nurse – on call system. * Develops the department budget for approval, monitors expenses and stays within budget. * Investigate and resolve residents/family/employee concerns. * Ensures that annual competency evaluations and performance reviews are completed in the appropriate time frame. * Participating in Employee Recognition Program. * Pro-actively addresses survey and/or standards of care issues. * Develop and manage staffing scheduler system. * Plans and guides the professional development of nursing staff. * Ensures that adequate nursing staff are available based on facility/census requirements. * Collect data to compile reports in a timely manner, and to meet deadlines. * Participates in facility “Performance Improvement Program.” * Assures that all clinical protocols and nursing policies and procedures are followed. * Performs other tasks as assigned. * Assure Pharmacy, dietary, physician consults are followed in timely manner. * Assumes complete responsibilities for the Center: