Director of Nursing / Health Care Coordinator

Overview

The role of the Health Care Coordinator which is commonly called a Director of Nursing is a unique opportunity for an RN with leadership/management experience in long term/skilled nursing care and providing services to elders.

If you are interested in leading an innovative care model featuring person centered care in a homelike setting, empowered self-directed work team, lower staff ratios, a place that encourages personal relationships, this opportunity may be for you.

Responsibilities

An applicant should have an interest in caring for the overall best interest of the elders and must have an understanding of the requirements of the position.

Obtains daily report from the clinical support nurses (daily rounds are effectively conducted)

Discusses observations/concerns about clinical compliance with the CST nurses or care coordinator

Monitors compliance of collection and submission of MDS data

Reviews and assures that staff is compliant with in-service requirements and program for self-development

Monitors Quality Indicators and coordinates Quality Improvement

Monitors clinical budget and acts as a fiscal steward

Completes incident reporting and follow up

Acts as a liaison with the Medical Director(s) and completes Monthly Reports and Quarterly QI initiatives

Effectively performs performance management and hiring practices

Acts as a liaison with our health-care vendors

Covers floor as appropriate

Acts as a liaison with families when appropriate

Qualifications

Education: BA or BS in related field preferred

Licensure/Certification: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Ohio

Experience: Excellent knowledge of and nursing experience in a long term care setting

Strong clinical skills related to elder care both in long term care and short stay post-acute rehabilitation settings

Computer skills: Outlook, Word, Excel and E-mars preferred

Excellent attention to detail

Apply today and begin a meaningful career as a Director of Nursing / Health Care Coordinator at Otterbein!