Travel Nurse RN - Director Skilled Nursing - $2,856 per week

Company: Wellspring Nurse Source
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: January 31, 2025

Job Description:

Wellspring Nurse Source is seeking a travel nurse RN Director Skilled Nursing for a travel nursing job in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Skilled Nursing
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 02/19/2025
• Duration: 8 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: TravelJob Title: DON (Director of Nursing) - Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)**
  Job Summary:
  A Director of Nursing (DON) in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) oversees the delivery of high-quality nursing care, ensuring compliance with regulations, staffing, and operational standards. The DON is responsible for leading the nursing team, ensuring optimal patient outcomes, and maintaining a safe and efficient environment for residents with varying levels of care needs.
  
  Key Responsibilities:
  
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  • Manage and lead the nursing staff, including recruitment, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations.
    
  • Develop, implement, and monitor policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations governing skilled nursing care.
    
  • Collaborate with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, and other healthcare professionals to develop and maintain individualized care plans for residents.
    
  • Ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with regulatory standards and best practices.
    
  • Monitor clinical outcomes, quality of care, and ensure continuous improvement initiatives to enhance resident health and satisfaction.
    
  • Oversee medication management, treatment planning, and ensure adherence to infection control protocols.
    
  • Ensure appropriate care levels are provided to meet the physical, emotional, and social needs of residents.
    
  • Manage and maintain accurate clinical documentation, ensuring compliance with federal and state guidelines.
    
  • Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations regarding patient safety, reporting of incidents, and adherence to healthcare standards.
    
  • Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and collaboration among staff to ensure high standards of care are met.
    
  • Serve as a liaison between the nursing team, administration, and external regulatory bodies.
    
  • Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement programs to enhance clinical outcomes.
    
  • Assist with budgeting and financial management related to nursing operations.
    
    
    Qualifications:
    
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    • Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN) preferred.
      
    • Licensure:
      
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      • Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
        
        
        
      • Certification:
        
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        • Certified Director of Nursing (CDON) or Certified in Gerontology preferred.
          
          
          
        • Experience: Previous leadership experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) required
          Wellspring Nurse Source Job ID #30550566. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:DON - Skilled Nursing Facility,07:00:00-15:00:00About Wellspring Nurse SourceWellspring is nurse owned and operated which means that we get you, we stand behind you, and we advocate for you.-- We are 100% committed to helping you find your best job at the best rate.-- We are unwavering in our commitment to supporting our clinicians on every step of their travel adventure, assisting with everything from onboarding and payroll to on-the-job clinical support with a dedicated Clinician Success Team.-- You're not just a number at Wellspring, you're a valued member of our family.-- Join us and experience the Wellspring difference.

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