Director of Nursing in Training (DON IT)

Company: Bridges Health
Location: Oklahoma City
Posted on: September 9, 2023

Job Description:

Your typical schedule is Monday through Friday, daytime hours Are you a Registered Nurse (RN) with a strong desire to become a DON but lack the necessary experience to make the leap? We are looking for qualified nursing leaders to grow with us. Our Director of Nursing in Training (DON IT) Program is designed to find tomorrow's leaders today. Once hired into the program, you will be given a progressive series of assignments built around your current capabilities and the stretch goals necessary to gain the depth of experience required to manage a top-rated nursing department.Program ObjectivesThe Director of Nursing Services in Training will be tasked with learning how to:Conduct the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.Develop, implement and evaluate programs to measure, assess and improve care quality.Prepare for and participate in facility surveys.Recruit, train, retain and nurture staff, primarily nurses and nurse aides.Ensure a compliant staffing plan.Set goals, establish priorities and coordinate and manage the policies and resources needed to meet those goals.Manage budgets and implement expense controls.Oversee employee conduct.Maintain awareness of and respond to incidents at the facility.Communicate with the medical director, physicians, hospitals and vendors.Manage facility operations in the absence of the Administrator.Other tasks and training as assigned.Desired Experience and EducationBachelor's Degree in NursingProfessional nursing principals knowledgeTwo (2) or more years Long Term Care environment experienceSupervisory experience in Skilled Nursing/Long-Term CareRequirementsCurrent and unencumbered Oklahoma Registered Nurse (RN) License.BenefitsWe offer competitive pay commensurate with experience. All full-time employees are eligible for benefits including:Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance401(k) with Company MatchCareer Ladder, Education Fund and Scholarship OpportunitiesEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Retirement Benefit (No Cost to You!)Ask the hiring manager for more details.Own Your Future!We are 100% employee-owned by members of the community we serve. Being an employee-owner means your effort is rewarded annually by allocating company shares to your ESOP retirement plan. The ESOP benefit costs you nothing, requires no contributions and is paid to every employee who works 1000+ hours per year and is with us on December 31st of each plan year. Ask any other prospective employer if they provide you with a no-cost retirement plan in addition to your optional 401(k) program with matching. Learn more about vesting and other ESOP details from your hiring manager.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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