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Job Location drjobs

Lander, WY - USA

Yearly Salary drjobs

$ 117055 - 130062

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Description and Functions



Open Until Filled


GENERAL DESCRIPTION:


Enjoy excellent pay and benefits and a team environment! The Wyoming Life Resource Center (WLRC) is looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to serve as our Director of Nursing.

This position is responsible for the oversight and delivery of nursing services to residents in our Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) and Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) settings.

Human Resource Contact: Tammy / /



  • Define and maintain the standards of nursing practices and the provisions of quality nursing care on a 24-hour basis to WLRC residents in accordance with all applicable standards and regulations.
  • Participate as a member of the administrative team. Participate in organizational leadership and the development and achievement of facility plans and missions.
  • Direct instruct counsel and supervise staff toward meeting department division and facility goals.
  • Collaborate with other departments medical professionals and consultants to develop support and coordinate resident care.
  • Collaborate with the Human Resources Department to enhance staff recruitment retention and staff development.
  • Direct and review the continuous quality improvement processes within the nursing department.
  • Plan develop and implement a department budget.
  • Represent the nursing department at required meetings and delegate representation as needed.
  • Participate in an on-call rotation schedule.

Qualifications


KNOWLEDGE:


  • Knowledge of general and psychiatric nursing principles and mental health concepts with advanced knowledge of principles concepts and practices of persons served care and treatment.
  • Knowledge of state and federal ICF and SNF regulations including survey processes.
  • Knowledge of facility and departmental policies mission vision and guiding principles and knowledge of continuous quality improvement medication review and infection control methods and requirements.
  • Ability to successfully complete all required classes and perform CPR Crisis Management First Aid Fire Safety Disaster Preparedness and Defensive Driving.
  • Ability to comprehend emergency procedures for life safety including response to fire and evacuation procedures for hazardous materials water spills exposures and procedures for medical equipment disruptions and/or failures.
  • Skills in leadership organizational planning and management.
  • Skills in interpersonal relations.
  • Skills in budget planning.
  • Ability to efficiently use computers and multiple software applications.
  • Knowledge and understanding of nursing practice from regulatory as well as practical standpoints.
  • Ability to grasp nuances of complex issues of practice education and legislation.
  • Skills in written verbal and interpersonal communication at an excellent level.
  • Other duties as assigned.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:


Education:
Masters Degree in Nursing
Experience:
Five (5) years of professional RN or APRN experience within the last seven (7) years including at least two (2) years in nursing administration or education.
Certificates Licenses Registrations:
Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Wyoming

Necessary Special Requirements




  • Ability to bend lift twist push pull etc. as would be expected to provide patient care and treatment in clinic and residential settings.
  • Ability to work with residents with aggressive and challenging behaviors and physically intervene during a behavioral crisis.

NOTES:


  • FLSA: Exempt
  • This is an At-Will position.
  • The Wyoming Life Resource Center participates in E-Verify. We will provide the Social Security Administration and if necessary the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employees Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Please note that we do not use this information to pre-screen job applicants.
  • A background check including the taking of fingerprints will be completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation Department of Family Services and the F.B.I. for every successful applicant.
  • Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing will be conducted on safety-sensitive positions. Drug testing will be conducted on any position if reasonable suspicion exists.
  • The Wyoming Department of Health offers an excellent benefits package including medical/dental/vision/life insurance paid vacation and sick leave paid holidays a state retirement plan a deferred compensation program and longevity pay.

Supplemental Information


Click
here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

URL:
State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.


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Director

Employment Type

Full-Time

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