Director of Nursing
Altoona, Iowa
- Eligibility
- Executive Nurses & Nurse AdministratorsAdministrative & Consulting NursesDirectors of Nursing
Posted Aug 12
- Shift and hours
- Rotating
- Unit and setting
- Long Term Care
- License
- RN licenseCurrent Registration as a Registered Nurse for the state in which the facility is located.
- Term
- Per Diem
Do you qualify?
- License
- Current Registration as a Registered Nurse for the state in which the facility is located.
- Certification
- Current Certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and emergency care
- Also asks
- Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.
Preferred
- Experience
- Three years of experience in skilled nursing and/or assisted living community. Preferred: Three years of experience in skilled nursing and/or assisted living community.
- Experience
- Significant critical care and operations management experience Preferred: Significant critical care and operations management experience
- Also asks
- Required Skills and Abilities Preferred: Required Skills and Abilities
- Also asks
- Strong understanding of skilled nursing standards of care Preferred: Strong understanding of skilled nursing standards of care
- Also asks
- Strong understanding of federal and state regulations including Medicare, Medicaid, and Managed Care reimbursement rules Preferred: Strong understanding of federal and state regulations including Medicare, Medicaid, and Managed Care reimbursement rules
- Also asks
- Very high level of professionalism Preferred: Very high level of professionalism
- Also asks
- Excellent communication skills Preferred: Excellent communication skills
- Also asks
- Compassionate leadership qualities Preferred: Compassionate leadership qualities
- Also asks
- Strong critical thinking skills and adaptability Preferred: Strong critical thinking skills and adaptability
- Also asks
- Leadership; achieves established goals through inspiration and loyalty of staff. Preferred: Leadership; achieves established goals through inspiration and loyalty of staff.
- Also asks
- Resilience: ability to welcome constructive feedback, course correct and not take it personally Preferred: Resilience: ability to welcome constructive feedback, course correct and not take it personally
- Also asks
- Personability; ability to get along with all personality types and inspire trust with residents, staff, family High emotional intelligence (EQ) Preferred: Personability; ability to get along with all personality types and inspire trust with residents, staff, family High emotional intelligence (EQ)
- Also asks
- Ability to actively listen, with the goal of understanding. Preferred: Ability to actively listen, with the goal of understanding.
- Also asks
- Ability to clearly speak and proficiently read, write, and understand English. Preferred: Ability to clearly speak and proficiently read, write, and understand English.
What it pays
Benefits
- Flexible Scheduling
- 401(k) Match
- Certification Reimbursement
- Referral Bonus
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
More benefits (5)
- Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Employee assistance program
The workplace
You would be walking into Altoona Nursing and Rehab in Altoona, Iowa—a nursing and rehab setting in a town that sits minutes from Des Moines on I-80 and I-235. The facility has posted that it is filling up and has…
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load and floating handled day to day?
Your fit
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At Campbell Street, you’ll find purpose, growth, and a team that has your back. We’re committed to creating a workplace where you can thrive – personally and professionally, while making a real difference in the lives of others. If you’re ready to be part of a team that truly cares – we’re ready for you.
About campbell street
- Great Place to Work® Certified
- Same-Day Pay + Flexible Scheduling
- 401(k) Match + Certification Reimbursement
Mission: Developing Exceptional People Who Drive Extraordinary Care
SMART Values: Servant Leadership, Mirror First, Always Do the Right Thing, Resilience, and Transparency
Extra Perks
- Referral Bonus opportunities for ALL positions
- Succession planning – true career growth planning & opportunities
- Annual leadership development summits
- Scholarship opportunities
Position summary
The DON leads and manages the nursing department and is ultimately accountable to ensure the highest quality nursing care is received by residents. The DON interprets nursing policies and procedures in collaboration with the Director of Clinical Services to support the provision of nursing care and delegated medical care. All work is performed and guided by the Residents’ Bill of Rights and abides by the facility Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program. The major challenges of this position are the recruitment and retention of qualified licensed and non-licensed personnel.
Essential responsibilities and duties
Oversee hiring, terminating and development of nursing staff. Monitors job performance and performance evaluations of nursing staff, completes performance evaluations of Assistant Director of Nursing Services, Restorative Care Coordinator, Care Plan Coordinator, Medical Records Clerk, Nurse Supervisors, all Nursing Direct Care Partners and recommends employee promotions and terminations to the Administrator. Monitors ongoing staff development programs for all nursing personnel.
Monitors the staffing levels of various nursing sections; directs staff rotations and reschedules personnel to meet increased or decreased nursing service demands. Develops nursing service objectives, policies and procedures and directs their implementation. Continuously monitors Federal and State guidelines and requirements; revises departmental procedures accordingly.
Recommends in-service educational programs geared to the specialized needs of geriatric patients. Functions as a liaison between the elders, their families, staff, and the public - responding to inquiries and providing information on nursing care and services and may screen prospective elders to assure that staff has the ability to provide the care needed. Assures that there is compliance with the regulations pertaining to care plans and elder assessments. monitors the quality of care provided to elders with dementia and assists in the assessment process for admission to and exit from the unit.
This position also monitors the success of the Restorative Care Program in providing restorative nursing that maximizes each elder’s existing abilities. This position collaborates with contract therapy companies to enhance the quality of care for the elderly. This position assists with the preparation of the Departmental annual budget and maintains the operating budgets for personnel and medical equipment and makes budget recommendations to the purchase of such equipment.
The Director of Nursing Services is responsible for overseeing and implementing infection control, pharmaceutical and physical/chemical restraint policies, and procedures, and assures that committee recommendations are carried out.
Supervision and management
Manages, supervises, and evaluates nursing practices, articulates expectations, and provides corrective guidance as needed. Prioritizes work assignments consistent with level of staff available and resident care acuity. Ensures proper staffing level, working as staff nurse if needed. Ensures duties re complete, following up with delegated tasks and reviews departing staff reports. Provides nursing reports to staff regarding daily resident care needs and significant changes in condition. Maintains knowledge of disaster procedures and implements if needed. Promptly reports and documents incidents and errors involving residents, staff, visitors, or self.
Benefits
At Campbell Street, we believe in taking care of our employees just as they care for others. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and career growth. Whether you're looking for great insurance options, financial security, or educational support, we’ve got you covered.
Our Benefits Include
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
- Paid Life Insurance Policy + Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
- Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
- Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Same-Day Pay
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
At Campbell Street, your well-being, growth, and financial future matter—join us and experience the support you deserve!
Important Notice
Campbell Street will never ask candidates to pay for job placement, training, or provide banking or financial information during the hiring process. If you receive an unsolicited offer or interview request that seems suspicious, please contact us directly at adekkers@campbellstreetsl.com to verify its legitimacy.
Campbell Street provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and make all employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
Qualifications
Education and Experience Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing. Current Registration as a Registered Nurse for the state in which the facility is located. Current Certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and emergency care
Preferred
Three years of experience in skilled nursing and/or assisted living community. Significant critical care and operations management experience
Required Skills and Abilities Strong understanding of skilled nursing standards of care Strong understanding of federal and state regulations including Medicare, Medicaid, and Managed Care reimbursement rules Very high level of professionalism Excellent communication skills Compassionate leadership qualities Strong critical thinking skills and adaptability Leadership; achieves established goals through inspiration and loyalty of staff. Resilience: ability to welcome constructive feedback, course correct and not take it personally Personability; ability to get along with all personality types and inspire trust with residents, staff, family High emotional intelligence (EQ) Ability to actively listen, with the goal of understanding. Ability to clearly speak and proficiently read, write, and understand English.
What's around it?
Altoona, IAFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 12% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,235/mo
- Household income
- $86,114/yr, all local households, not nurse pay