Director of Nursing (DON)

Company: Ingleside Communities
Location: Mount Horeb
Posted on: April 8, 2025

Job Description:

Ingleside Communities is seeking to hire a full-time Director of Nursing (DON) to join our dynamic team!

Ensure all your application information is up to date and in order before applying for this opportunity.

Job Summary:
The Director of Nursing is responsible for leading, planning, organizing, staffing, directing, analyzing and evaluating the nursing services of the department, as well as supervising members of the nurse management team and others as assigned, in order to provide effective nursing services that meet practice and quality standards. The Director of Nursing assumes the charge responsibilities for the facility in the absence of the Administrator.

Who are we? Ingleside Communities is a non-profit organization, highly respected provider of short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. We have a reputation for providing quality care to seniors in surrounding communities for many years.

Our core values are based on five pillars: Do the right thing, Foster positive relationships, Be committed, Be innovative, and Coach, guide and lead. We are looking for positive, collaborative team members who show leadership, are respectful, and overflow with integrity, care, and hard work.

We Offer a Competitive Wage and Benefits to Eligible Employees that include:
Wage depending on experience
401(k) with employer match
Flexible Scheduling
Insurance (health, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, accident, etc.)
Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
Educational Opportunities to assist with career advancement
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Generous Paid Time Off
Employee Referral Program
Employee Assistance Program
On Demand Pay with direct deposit
Benefits vary by full-time, part-time, and PRN status.

DON Position Requirements and Qualifications:
Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing: postgraduate study and/or experience in geriatrics is desirable
Must be licensed to practice as an RN in the State of Wisconsin
Must possess competence in supervision, leadership and communication skills
Must have the ability to plan, develop and implement nursing policies
Must be organized; self-motivated and have ability work independently
Must be able to make decisions in an emergency situation such as fire, tornado, change of resident condition
Must understand the legal aspects of nursing under the nurse practice act of the State of Wisconsin
Must be physically able to waist lift up to a maximum of 30# with frequent waist lifting of objects weighing up to 10#. Must be able to push objects with a maximum effort of 25#.
Must be able to stand or walk 4-6 hours in an 8 hour day. Must be able to occasionally bend, squat and twist body during an 8 hour day.

DON Responsibilities:
Supervise all levels of nursing personnel and direct resident care
Recruit, interview, hire, evaluate, discipline and terminate nursing personnel
Assist in orientation and training of all nursing personnel
Oversee Scheduling of all nursing personnel to ensure appropriate staff coverage to meet State and Federal standards
Schedules and directs regular meetings for professional nurses and nursing assistants per competences
Evaluate and enforce proper infection control techniques
Attend and contribute to Care Plans as needed, attend QAPI meetings
Represents facility and nursing service at professional organizations
Evaluates placement of all new residents to the facility
Takes responsibility for the facility in the absence of the Administrator
Continually seeks methods to upgrade and improve delivery of care to the residents
To be subject to call, and carry cellphone, on an as needed basis
Any and all other duties assigned by Administrator for the purpose of quality resident care.
Clinical, provides administrative and clinical leadership for nursing staff to promote the delivery of quality care. Maintains knowledge base of current standards of nursing practice. Develops and revises nursing policies and procedures.
Financial. Develops, revises, monitors and implements the nursing department budget to promote appropriate utilization of resources. Oversees and adjusts the staffing hours based on acuity, census, and established staffing patterns. Approves staff timecards.
Staff Development. Collaborates with staff development and ensures that a staff development program is in place to meet regulatory clinical, and staff needs.
Quality Improvement. Fosters a culture of continuous quality improvement. Develops, implements, and evaluates the nursing department quality assurance program. This includes patient, family and staff satisfaction; safety and risk management; and strategic planning.
Regulatory. Develops and maintains policies and procedures to promote compliance with all state and federal regulations and nursing standards. Stays current with upcoming regulatory changes.
Liaison. Serves as a nursing liaison with other departments, Medical Director and residents/families.

What you can expect from us upon our receipt of your application:
Hiring manager will contact you within 1-2 business days of your application submission
Complete 1-2 interview(s) and meet with immediate supervisor and mentor
Upon receiving the job offer, review job description, and complete new-hire tasks and onboarding paperwork (via the Paycor app)
Receive name badge, keys, and tour of the community
Paid New-Hire Orientation
Receive continuous training from mentor as you continue to provide exceptional care to our residents

Visit our website to learn more about Ingleside Communities: https://www.inglesidecommunities.org

We encourage you to apply and become part of our family today!

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