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Director of Nursing (DON)
Traditions Memory Care of Newton has an opportunity to welcome a dedicated Director of Nursing (DON) to join our team! We're seeking a skilled and compassionate clinical leader to lead our team of nursing professionals and continue delivering high-quality care to our residents.
Our ideal DON candidate is a registered nurse with leadership experience within senior living and/or an industry-experienced nurse who is ready to elevate their career by serving as a leader who enjoys coaching, training, and developing others. Given the nature of senior living outside of post-acute rehabilitative services, you will have extensive opportunities to develop long-term, meaningful relationships with your teammates and those we serve. If you're ready to use your clinical expertise, leadership abilities, and passion for people in a skilled nursing community dedicated to making a difference, we would love the opportunity to work with you!
JOB HIGHLIGHTS:
Traditions Memory Care of Newton, formerly Accura HealthCare of Newton West, is a newly renovated, 46-bed secure memory care skilled nursing community in Newton, IA. We know how important community is and that's why we keep traditions at the forefront. As an Accura HealthCare Community, we embrace a unique, upside-down philosophy that places the residents, patients, and direct care employees at the very top of the organizational chart. That includes you! Our community is proud to be agency-free since July 2022.
ABOUT ACCURA HEALTHCARE:
Accura HealthCare is a Midwest-based healthcare company that manages and operates over 50 skilled nursing care, assisted living, independent living, and memory care communities throughout Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, and Nebraska. From its beginning in 2016 with 9 care communities, Accura HealthCare has held true to its mission and vision while serving others. Built on the pillars of trust, integrity, accountability, commitment, and kindness, Accura HealthCare is a leader in the Midwest in providing high-quality care. Our employees play a key role in supporting our purpose, “to care for others,” while advancing our mission “to be partners in care, family for life.”
OUR BRANDS: Accura HealthCare | Stonebridge Suites | Traditions Memory Care
OUR VALUES: Trust. Integrity. Accountability. Commitment. Kindness.
Accura HealthCare is where personal life and work life blend together to bring value and purpose to one’s existence.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Director of Nursing (DON) plans, organizes, develops, and directs the overall operation of the Nursing department to ensure the highest degree of care in accordance with all laws, regulations, and organization standards. Maintains a physical, social, and psychological environment that promotes the health and well-being of others, proactively anticipating and responding to resident, staff, and community needs. You will guide clinical matters, facilitating and/or providing oversight of training, education, and effective clinical practices.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Our ideal DON candidate is a registered nurse with leadership experience within senior living and/or an industry-experienced nurse who is ready to elevate their career by serving as a leader who enjoys coaching, training, and developing others. Given the nature of senior living outside of post-acute rehabilitative services, you will have extensive opportunities to develop long-term, meaningful relationships with your teammates and those we serve. If you're ready to use your clinical expertise, leadership abilities, and passion for people in a skilled nursing community dedicated to making a difference, we would love the opportunity to work with you!
JOB HIGHLIGHTS:
- Full Time, Monday - Friday
- On-Call Rotation
- Regional Support
- Discretionary PTO
Traditions Memory Care of Newton, formerly Accura HealthCare of Newton West, is a newly renovated, 46-bed secure memory care skilled nursing community in Newton, IA. We know how important community is and that's why we keep traditions at the forefront. As an Accura HealthCare Community, we embrace a unique, upside-down philosophy that places the residents, patients, and direct care employees at the very top of the organizational chart. That includes you! Our community is proud to be agency-free since July 2022.
ABOUT ACCURA HEALTHCARE:
Accura HealthCare is a Midwest-based healthcare company that manages and operates over 50 skilled nursing care, assisted living, independent living, and memory care communities throughout Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, and Nebraska. From its beginning in 2016 with 9 care communities, Accura HealthCare has held true to its mission and vision while serving others. Built on the pillars of trust, integrity, accountability, commitment, and kindness, Accura HealthCare is a leader in the Midwest in providing high-quality care. Our employees play a key role in supporting our purpose, “to care for others,” while advancing our mission “to be partners in care, family for life.”
OUR BRANDS: Accura HealthCare | Stonebridge Suites | Traditions Memory Care
OUR VALUES: Trust. Integrity. Accountability. Commitment. Kindness.
Accura HealthCare is where personal life and work life blend together to bring value and purpose to one’s existence.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Director of Nursing (DON) plans, organizes, develops, and directs the overall operation of the Nursing department to ensure the highest degree of care in accordance with all laws, regulations, and organization standards. Maintains a physical, social, and psychological environment that promotes the health and well-being of others, proactively anticipating and responding to resident, staff, and community needs. You will guide clinical matters, facilitating and/or providing oversight of training, education, and effective clinical practices.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Hold current Registered Nurse (RN) license with applicable state, or a Nursing Compact License (NCL)
- Supervisory/management experience in Long Term Care (LTC), (Preferred, not required)
- Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid rules and regulations.
- Ability to set and achieve relevant and challenging goals for self and team, including continuous coaching, training, and development of a quality nursing team.
- Must be capable of performing the Essential Functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- PTO plan
- Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
- Flexible Spending Account
- Employer Paid Life ADD
- Supplemental Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) with Employer Match program
- These benefits are available to full-time employees. Minnesota and Nebraska employees are eligible for PTO regardless of status.
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