Director of Nursing

Position DetailsEmployment Status: Full-TimeShift: DaysHawthorne House has been providing exceptional care to the Freeport, Mid-Coast and surround communities. Hawthorne house is a leading provider of skilled nursing care, skilled rehabilitation, memory-impaired living and assisted living. Under the ownership of First Atlantic Healthcare, Hawthorne house follows in First Atlantic's long reputation for excellence in Long Term Care.First Atlantic Healthcare is seeking A Director or Nursing (DON) to join our team providing quality care in the local Maine communitiesAs 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 & SupportSign-On Bonus available Tuition reimbursement and Tuition Loan Forgiveness Full time employees have access to full benefits; medical, dental, vision, and disabilityEmployer paid life insurance Flexible savings account, including medical & dependent care Paid Time Off available to all employees401(k) Retirement savings program with employer contributionSKILLS and ABILITIESExperience: Two to four years of related nursing and leadership experienceExcellent communications skills, written and verbalSolid computer skills - both personal computer and electronic medical record Strong leadership skills, ability to develop new strengths and skillsAnalytical skills and abilities to turn data into action; moving your facility forwardStrong reasoning skills, good judgment, and critical thinking skillCERTIFICATES and LICENSES Certified DON (CDON-NADONA) in long-term care or become certified within the first year of employmentCurrently a registered nurse /licensed in MaineCertification upon hire or obtain it during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employmentAs the Director of Nursing, your areas of focus are:STAFF DEVELOPMENT Direct, supervise, and evaluate work activities of medical, nursing, technical, clerical, service, maintenance, and other personnelRecruit, select, hire, train, evaluate, counsel, and supervise nursing staffCoach and develop staff, engaging in the growth of your leadership team Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, establish benchmarks, and direct professional and non-professional staffDevelop and implement organizational policies and procedures for the facility or medical unitDevelop instructional materials and conduct in-service and community-based educational programsPROFESSIONAL Maintain awareness of advances in medicine, computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment, data processing technology, government regulations, health insurance changes, and financing optionsConsult with medical, business, and community groups to discuss service problems, respond to community needs, enhance public relations, coordinate activities and plans, and promote health programsDevelop or expand and implement medical programs or health services that promote research, rehabilitation, and community healthCommunicate effectively with physicians, nursing staff, and other professional and non-professional staffKnowledgeable of nursing practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing nursing functions in the long-term care facilityUnderstand and follow company policies, including harassment and complaint proceduresMaintain skills in order to provide direct nursing care as necessaryOPERATIONS Conduct and administer fiscal operations, including accounting, planning budgets, authorizing expenditures, establishing rates for services, and coordinating financial reportingMaintain communication between governing boards, medical staff, and department heads by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental activityPlan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the Nursing Services departmentReview and analyze facility activities and data to aid planning and cash and risk management and to improve service utilizationPrepare activity reports to inform management of the status and implementation plans of programs, services, and quality initiativesUse of diagnostic services, inpatient beds, facilities, and staff to ensure effective use of resources and assess the need for additional staff, equipment, and servicesDevelop and maintain computerized record management systems to store and process data such as personnel activities and information, and to produce reportsInspect facilities and recommend building or equipment modifications to ensure emergency readiness and compliance to access, safety, and sanitation regulationsWork with leadership team to establish appropriate level of CNAs and LPNs per shift based upon budgeted NHPPDFor 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.