Director of Nursing
Caring Acres Nursing and Rehab Center
Anita, Iowa
Caring Acres Nursing and Rehab Center, a premier healthcare provider in Anita, Iowa, is seeking an exceptional Director of Nursing to lead our dedicated nursing team.
Posted Sep 27 · 2 years of experience
- Unit and setting
- Rehab At Caring Acres Nursing and Rehab Center, we are committed to providing exceptional care and services to our residents, delivering on our promise of "A New way of healthcare."residents
- License
- RN license
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- Education
- Master's degree in Nursing or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Experience
- minimum of 2+ years of nursing administration experience Minimum of 2+ years of experience in nursing administration, preferably in a long-term care setting
- Also asks
- leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Also asks
- ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, prioritizing multiple tasks and responsibilities
- Also asks
- knowledge of nursing practices, regulatory requirements, and industry standards Strong knowledge of nursing practices, regulatory requirements, and industry standards
Preferred
- Experience
- long-term care setting
The role and schedule
- Precepting
- You would precept other nurses Mentor and coach nursing staff, providing guidance and support to enhance their skills and job satisfaction
- Day to day
- oversee nursing department daily operations, staffing, scheduling, and care coordination Oversee the daily operations of the nursing department, including staffing, scheduling, and patient care coordination
- Day to day
- develop and implement nursing policies and procedures Develop and implement nursing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards
- Day to day
- foster culture of excellence, professionalism, teamwork, and communication Foster a culture of excellence, promoting professionalism, teamwork, and open communication among staff members
- Day to day
- evaluate and improve nursing care practices and patient outcomes Evaluate and improve nursing care practices, ensuring high-quality services and patient outcomes
- Day to day
- collaborate with other departments for care and program delivery Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless delivery of care, services, and programs
- Day to day
- participate in quality improvement initiatives Participate in quality improvement initiatives, identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes to improve patient care and satisfaction
- Day to day
- develop and manage budgets and resource allocation Develop and manage budgets, ensuring effective allocation of resources and cost control
- Day to day
- represent organization in healthcare associations and committees Represent the organization in local, state, and national healthcare associations and committees
The workplace
You would be walking into Caring Acres Nursing and Rehab Center on Hillcrest Drive in Anita—a small Cornerstone Services skilled nursing building that mixes long-term care with short-term rehab and on-site therapy. Postings for RN, LPN, and CNA roles list…
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Caring Acres Nursing and Rehab Center, a premier healthcare provider in Anita, Iowa, is seeking an exceptional Director of Nursing to lead our dedicated nursing team. As a crucial member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of patient care, staff development, and operational excellence. If you share our commitment to providing compassionate, individualized care, we invite you to join our team and experience the difference that sets us apart.
Responsibilities
Oversee the daily operations of the nursing department, including staffing, scheduling, and patient care coordination
Develop and implement nursing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards
Foster a culture of excellence, promoting professionalism, teamwork, and open communication among staff members
Evaluate and improve nursing care practices, ensuring high-quality services and patient outcomes
Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless delivery of care, services, and programs
Mentor and coach nursing staff, providing guidance and support to enhance their skills and job satisfaction
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes to improve patient care and satisfaction
Develop and manage budgets, ensuring effective allocation of resources and cost control
Represent the organization in local, state, and national healthcare associations and committees
Requirements
Master's degree in Nursing or related field (or equivalent experience)
Minimum of 2+ years of experience in nursing administration, preferably in a long-term care setting
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, prioritizing multiple tasks and responsibilities
Strong knowledge of nursing practices, regulatory requirements, and industry standards
About Our Organization
At Caring Acres Nursing and Rehab Center, we are committed to providing exceptional care and services to our residents, delivering on our promise of "A New way of healthcare." Our dedicated nursing team and therapists work together to create a warm and compassionate environment that fosters independence, dignity, and joy. We invite you to join our team and experience the difference that sets us apart.
How to Apply
If you are a motivated and compassionate leader with a passion for delivering high-quality patient care, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity. Please submit your application to explore this exceptional career opportunity and experience the difference that sets us apart.
What's around it?
Anita, IAFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 12% below the US average
- Median rent
- $579/mo
- Household income
- $66,307/yr, all local households, not nurse pay