Director of Nursing
DIRECTOR OF NURSING
DIRECTOR OF NURSING
We’re currently searching for a passionate, experienced Registered Nurse in the Johnstown, PA area for this important role.
Join the team as our new DON and receive a $5,000 sign-on bonus to go along with the other great perks of working at LaurelWood Care Center, including but not limited to:
√ A Competitive Salary
√ Comprehensive Benefits Package
√ Paid Time Off
We proudly invest in our employees and will provide the training, education, and support you need to be successful in your new position
Who We Are:
LaurelWood Care Center is a 120-bed Skilled Nursing Center in Johnstown, PA which includes a 20-bed Specialty Care Program offering Cardiac, Orthopedic, and Wound Care Program.
Your Responsibilities will include but not limited to:
• Assumes responsibility for the development of nursing service objectives, performance standards of nursing practice for each category of nursing personnel, and nursing policies and procedures.
• Assumes accountability for the development, organization and implementation of approved policies and procedures.
• Evaluates resident care as related to individual resident needs, family involvement and the physician’s plan of care for the resident.
• Assesses resident responses to medication and treatment, and makes appropriate recommendations for nursing action to be implemented.
• Reports problems to the Administrator, conducts daily resident rounds and initiates corrective action as necessary.
• Directs and implements nursing service educational programs geared toward geriatric residents and residents of various ages including, but not limited to, orientation and in-service for licensed and unlicensed nursing personnel.
Qualifications
Qualifications for the position include a current Pennsylvania RN license and a minimum of two years of experience as DON in Long term care. Strong computer skills are highly preferred. The successful candidate will have the ability to inspire others, compassionate, innovative, and have strong decision making capabilities.
EOE