This is an in-person position based in Caldwell County, South of Austin, Texas. The specific facility location will be discussed during the initial interview. General Purpose Define the roles and responsibilities of the Director of Nursing (DON). The DON is a registered nurse who oversees and supervises the care of all the residents. The DON also provides direct resident/patient care. Essential Duties • Overall management of the entire nursing department and staffing levels. • Develop and implement nursing policies and procedures and ensure compliance. • Responsible for ensuring resident safety and that all residents are treated with utmost respect. • Develop and conduct in-services for the clinical staff. • Responsible for the recruiting, hiring and training of nursing staff. • Coordinates pharmacy services and destruction of expired/discontinued medication. • Liaison between the facility, physicians and family members. • Being a witness at a trial in the event of litigation. • Work closely with all other departments to ensure excellent overall resident care. • Responsible for department budgeting and reporting. • Responsible for keeping current on any regulation changes and disseminating this information appropriately. • Participate in QA, Utilization Review and Patient Care conferences. • Actively participate in and assist with all state surveys and required follow-up activity. • Coordinate MDS and care planning. • Conduct employee appraisals and resolve problems including disciplinary actions and terminations. • Must maintain employee and resident/patient confidentiality at all times. • Provide direct/hands-on resident/patient care as needed. Supervisory Requirements The Director of Nursing is responsible for supervising and managing the ADON, and entire nursing staff either directly or indirectly. Qualifications Education and/or Experience Minimum requirements to perform this position include: Graduation from an Accredited School of Nursing with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred (BSN). Must be in good standing with the State Board of Nursing and maintain all required continuing education/licensing requirements at all times. Minimum of 7 years nurse management experience preferred. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in the Microsoft Suite products and Point Click Care (PCC). Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Prolonged use of a desktop or laptop computer. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk and talk, read or hear. Frequent use of all office related equipment to include: copier/scanner/fax, telephone, calculator. Travel by auto or airline may be required. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moder ate. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status. PACS is revolutionizing the delivery and leadership of post-acute healthcare and support services across the country. Originally founded in 2013, the organization now consists of hundreds of independent operating subsidiaries, as well as ancillary and support services. We bring a proven model of mission-driven care that balances access to a national network of support and resources with local decision making. In addition, PACS helps connect exceptional people with premier healthcare careers across the country. We focus on finding innovative and effective team members based on their qualifications, experience, geographic preferences, and personality fit with the existing facility staff and culture. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and any other protected characteristic. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

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