Director of Nursing, Senior Care Center

Director of Nursing (DON) Senior Care Center

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Benefits:

Here at Gunnison Valley Health, your good work will be rewarded.  In addition to a competitive salary, a generous and affordable medical/dental/vision plan, and a dollar for dollar 401(a) match, up to 3%, there are other great perks including:

• Up to $250 in your first year toward your unique Lifestyle Spending Account, matched retirement starting on day 1, and a dependent care matching plan
• A culture that values continuing education, backed up by a robust tuition reimbursement plan, and an all-access subscription to LinkedIn Learning and Headspace.  
• Paid time off benefits with an accrual rate of 10.77% in your first year of employment
• Access to mental health, financial health and wellness as well as life coaching with our Employee Assistance Program
• Free nutrition consultations, and discounted fitness membership at Western Colorado University Fieldhouse
• Deep discounts on food and drink in the cafeteria
• No traffic, and a scenic commute to the office

Share your talents in leading and directing a team of compassionate caregivers, ensuring the well-being and comfort of the residents while supporting the overall mission and goals of the facility.  We need your expertise to keep our community healthy and thriving!    

Where you’ll live:

Some define happiness by their job title and salary, while others pursue quality of life. Our community combines the best of both worlds by fostering a growing outdoor industry business hub in the heart of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. The Gunnison Valley, which includes the towns of Gunnison and Crested Butte, is a vibrant community of entrepreneurs and adventurers. We are deeply connected with our surrounding environment, neighbors and growing community. This is the kind of place where hard work is rewarded, whether that means a day on the mountain or at the office.

Requirements:

To be seriously considered for this role, you’ll need to have:

• Education:  Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from an approved professional nursing school required. Masters of Science in Nursing preferred. Additional education in Healthcare Administration also preferred. 
• Experience: Must have as a minimum, five (5) year’s experience in a skilled nursing facility, or other comparable position in nursing management.
• Licenses/Certification:  Must possess as a minimum a current Colorado license as a Registered Nurse and a current BLS certification.

Responsibilities:

We are committed to improving the health of our community by delivering exceptional care and services.  As part of the team in the Senior Care Center, you will:

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the Nursing Department, its activities and programs. Activities and programs includes but is not limited to, Direct Nursing Care, MDS, Staff Development, Infection Control, Quality Assurance, Interdisciplinary (Care Team) Team, Psychotropic, Falls, Wounds, etc.
• Maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., as well as the appearance of nursing service areas.  Must perform regular inspections of nursing service areas for sanitation, order, safety, and proper performance of assigned duties.
• Perform administrative duties such as completing necessary forms, report evaluations, studies, etc., to assure control of equipment and supplies
• Determine departmental staffing requirements necessary to meet the Nursing Departments needs, and assign a sufficient number of Nursing personnel for each shift. Recommend to the Administrator the number and level of Nursing Personnel to be employed.
• Develop work assignments and schedule duty hours.  Delegate administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability to other Nursing personnel as deemed necessary to perform their assigned duties. 
• Make rounds during normal working days to assure that nursing personnel are performing required duties, and to assure that appropriate nursing procedures are being rendered to meet the needs of the facility.
• Serve as the facility representative in working with attending physicians to ensure they record and sign progress notes, physicians orders, etc., on a timely basis and in accordance with current regulations. Report to administrator and assist in dealing with physician issues.
• Develop, implement, and maintain an effective orientation program that orients the new employee to the department, its policies and procedures, and to her/his job position and duties.
• Assist in preparing and planning the department’s budget for equipment, supplies, and labor and submit such to the Administrator for review, recommendations, and approval. Operate department within annual budgeted amounts.

Compensation: $1832.40/week - $2336.40/week, depending on experience.

Physical Requirements:

Occasionally (1-33%) - Standing, sitting, change position, reaching, reach across midline, crouching/squatting, stairs, lifting (0-20 lbs), carrying (0-20 lbs), pushing/pulling (20-50 lbs).

Frequently (34-66%) - Walking, handling, pinching, stooping.

Continuously (37-100%) - Must be able to see with corrective eyewear, must be able to hear clearly with assistance. 

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. Gunnison Valley Health provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

There is no deadline to apply for this position; we are accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a finalist is selected.

Benefits Eligibility

Medical, dental, vision, health care FSA, dependent care FSA, and Lifestyle Spending Account: All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period in a Full Time or Part Time position are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire.

Full Time staff are automatically enrolled in 401A plan as of date of hire.

Life and AD&D insurance: All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date.

Short-term and long-term disability: All active employees working 60 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date.