Seaside: A Superior Level of Heath Care Seaside Skilled Rehabilitation Center is a leading provider of comprehensive rehabilitation and physical therapy services for Southern Maine. Our convenient location on Portland’s Back Cove is the ideal setting for short term or long term care and extended rehabilitation, as well as respite and hospice services. We strive to offer a superior level of heath care, with skilled and professional staff, with an unmatched level of access to many specialists from Cumberland County and beyond. Under the ownership of First Atlantic Healthcare, Seaside follows in First Atlantic's long standing reputation for excellence in Long Term Care.Seaside Skilled Rehabilitation Center in Portland, ME is seeking A Director or Nursing (DON) to join our team in providing quality care for our residents!Earn $110,000- $120,000 depending on experience and skill set!As a director of nursing (DON) you plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operations of the Nursing Services department to ensure the highest degree of quality resident care in accordance with all laws, regulations, and Company standards.Your Benefits include the following, and we would love to speak with you about what interests you:
Leadership Training & Support
At Risk Bonus- 10k
Sign-On Bonus available
Tuition reimbursement and Tuition Loan Forgiveness
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
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
CERTIFICATES and LICENSES
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 the Director of Nursing, your areas of focus are:STAFF DEVELOPMENT
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
For over 30 years, First Atlantic Healthcare has been committed to the care and improvement of our residents by delivery individualized, high quality, cost effective healthcare services throughout the state of Maine. We have invested in the rebuilding and updating of all skilled nursing, skilled rehabilitation, long term care and assisted living facilities statewide that demonstrate First Atlantic’s commitment to providing all of Maine with dignified, modern healthcare that centers on the patient experience.Job Type: Full-time