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Nursing Director - Long Term Care (1.0 FTE)

Job ID: R058021

Deer River, Minnesota

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At Essentia Health, registered nurses are on the front lines of our patient experience. Essentia Employees are driven by our mission, vision and values, and we strive to provide patient care like nowhere else in an environment that promotes personal and professional growth. Grow your career at Essentia Health.

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  • Compassionate
  • Team Player
  • Trustworthy
  • Positive
  • Productive
  • Curious

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"I’m motivated knowing that my role as a RN can make a positive impact in the lives of our patients whether it is a face-to-face visit, phone call or MyHealth message. We are empowered to provide a level of care for our patients that I would personally want to receive."

Kelly K.
Registered Nurse- Family Practice
Proctor, MN

"Essentia Health focuses on education and pushing an individual to be the best employee they can be. They are always looking for ways to improve patient care through new equipment, procedures, techniques, etc., and it is shown every day with patient satisfaction."

Anthony B.
Registered Nurse- Orthopedics/Urology
Duluth, MN

"We promote open communication and transparency throughout the nursing units. Our leadership is honest and has an open door to listen to any concerns staff may have. We work together as a team and help each other out."

Shana M.
Registered Nurse- Med/Surg
Fargo, ND

"At Essentia, you’re not just another employee— you’re an individual with a family, hobbies and professional career. Essentia’s healthcare team truly provides care “Like Nowhere Else”, whether it be for patients or employees."

Liz T.
Registered Nurse- Med/Surg
Brainerd, MN
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Responsibilities

Job ID R058021
Building Location
Essentia Homestead Department
13090 Nursing Home

Job Description:
Responsible for the total care of residents and the accuracy of the nursing care records; establishing and implementing procedures for the provision of care, development of policy and procedure manuals and development; planning and conducting orientation programs for new personnel, volunteers and temporary staff, and continuing in-service education for staff; determines appropriate staffing levels with the administrator, participates in the recruitment, selection and termination of staff, assigning, supervising, and evaluating performance of staff, delegating and monitoring non-nursing responsibilities to others consistent with their training, experience, competence and legal authorization, and with nursing home policy; participating in the selection of prospective residents based on care needed and staff competencies available; assuring that a comprehensive plan of care is established and implemented for each resident and that the plan is reviewed at least quarterly and within 7 days of the revision of the comprehensive resident assessment; coordinating nursing services for the residents with other care services provided both within and outside the nursing home; participating in planning, decision making, and budgeting, interacting with physicians to plan care for residents; and assuring that discharge and transfer planning for residents is conducted. Leads and promotes QAPI (Quality Assurance Performance Improvement)in the nursing home setting and ensures staff participate in QAPI efforts, receive training, support QAPI efforts. Work Experience: Minimum 5 years' RN experience with proven leadership experience. Knowledge of LTC regulations and clinical standards.

Education Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Nursing preferred.


Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

Nursing license in appropriate state of employment.

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required or ability to obtain within 1 month.

FTE
1
Shift Rotation
Day Rotation (United States of America)

Effective December 1, 2019: Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer assessment, including a urine drug screen, immunization review, proof of required vaccinations, and background check. Essentia Health is committed to maintaining a work environment free from the influence of illegal drugs and alcohol.


Essentia Health EEO:
Essentia Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.


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