Director of Nursing - Jourdain/Perpich Extended Care Center

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Director of Nursing

Jourdain/Perpich Extended Care Center

OPEN: June 6, 2013

CLOSES: June 28, 2013

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The Director of Nursing will be responsible for the administration of the Jourdain/Perpich Extended Care Center's Nursing Department. The requirement is to provide quality care to residents in accordance with the State and Federal regulations through supervision of all nursing service activities and nursing personnel. Full-time position w/Benefits; Salary DOQ.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates and evaluates nursing activities in agency to ensure balanced/adequate program and to formulate progressive program designed to meet changing needs of community.

• Directs collection, analysis and interpretation of statistics significant to program planning and budget preparation.

• Prepares and submits budget estimates for nursing activities.

• Participates in establishing programs for guidance and professional development of nursing staff, and in establishing personnel policies, qualifications, and salaries.

• Recruits, selects, and assigns personnel for nursing services.

• Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of employees.

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :

o Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions.

o Project Management - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.

o Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

o Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance.

o Managing People - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Makes self available to staff.

o Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing from four-year College/University.

• Current MN Registered Nurse License.

• Pass Pre-Employment Background Check.

• Pass Pre-Employment Drug Test.

TO APPLY: Copy of Diploma, Nursing License, Certifications and Application (w/resume attached) are being accepted at the Red Lake Human Resources Department, P.O. Box 546, Red Lake, MN 56671 Phone (218) 679-1847 Fax (218) 679-4176. Additional information may be obtained by calling Sharon at (218)-679-1844.