Director of Nursing (DON)

Valley View Healthcare and Rehab- Houston, MN

Valley View Healthcare & Rehab is a 45 bed private, non-profit Long Term Care facility which first opened its doors in 1967. Our mission is focused on the individual served and their needs each and every day. All people are unique and valuable to our society and we treat them with love, care and respect.
Valley View is currently recruiting for the DON:

Examples of Duties Performed by the DON:
  • Develops and implement philosophy, policies, objectives and procedures for nursing service.
  • Determines the numbers of professional and non-professional staff necessary to meet the nursing care needs of the residents relative to budget and case mix.
  • Participates in resident selection. Communicates with Social Services and  discharge planners. Pre-admission visits as indicated.
  • Assists with developing and implementing resident care policies as well as other  nursing home policies.
  • Responsible for planning and budgeting for nursing service.
  • Directs all aspects of nursing service personnel process from hiring to termination, including evaluations and discipline.
  • Promotes relationships between nursing personnel and other facility departments as well as outside agencies related to resident care (i.e. clinics, hospitals, pharmacies etc.).
  • Maintains safe methods for drug distribution and destruction of narcotics in collaboration with licensed staff.
  • Monitors residents medical records to maintain accuracy, completeness, legal compliance, etc.
  • Claim coordinator for workers compensation issues.
  • Collaborates and consults with the medical director and/or appropriate  physicians.
  • Identifies and implements service staff development needs. Maintains necessary records.
  • Actively participates on the safety committee.
  • Develops agenda for and actively participates in the QAPI committee.
  • Conducts nursing staff meetings as needed/indicated.
  • Participates with social services and administration in investigating and resolving resident/family concerns/grievances.
  • Attends department head meetings and conducts them in the absence of the administrator.
  • Knowledge of and active participation in State and Federal survey process as  well as investigations.
  • Responsible for infection control issues.
  • Responsible for knowing and meeting the State and Federal regulations for the nursing department.
  • In the absence of the MDS/RAI Coordinator, completes MDS's, RAI process, care planning and case mix.
  • Assists administrator with managerial oversight of Heritage Court.
  • Manages nursing home in administrator’s absence. 
  • Other duties as assigned by the administrator.

Qualifications for the DON:
  • Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
  • Has current RN licensure in Minnesota.
  • Has at least two years experience in nursing appropriate to the resident  population of the care setting.
  • Demonstrates a broad knowledge of nursing including gerontological nursing and related aspects, such as rehabilitation and mental health.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of ANA Standards of Nursing Practice, Standards of Gerontological Nursing Practice and Code for Nurses.
  • Skilled in oral and written communications.
  • Demonstrates managerial ability and ability to work effectively with others.
  • Thorough knowledge of the state and federal regulations.
  • Awareness of community resources and health care agencies.
  • Has the ability to collaborate with other health care professionals.
  • Participates in continuing education in nursing, gerontology, and administration.
  • Knowledge of computers.
 
Valley View Healthcare and Rehab is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against people of all races, color, sex, age, disability, national origin, or sexual orientation.

​Full job description available upon request.

    Application For Employment

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    Education
    Grammar or Grade School
    High School
    College
    Vocational or Business
    Professional Education
    Laboratory or X-Ray Training

    Professional Licenses and/or Certifications

    Employment Understanding (Please Read and Agree)

    It is the policy of Valley View Nursing Home of Houston, inc. to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in the administration of personnel practices such as recruitment, hiring, promotions, and all other conditions and privileges of employment. The facility does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, martial status, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, sex, age, handicap (except where sex, age, or physical condition is a bonafide occupational qualification), sexual orientation, religion, status with regard to Public Assistance, or any other protected class required by Federal/State/Local law.

    I voluntarily give the institution the right to make a thorough investigation of my past employment and activities, agree to cooperate in such investigation and release from all liability or responsibility of all persons, companies or corporations supplying such information. I consent to take the physical examination and such future physical examinations as may be required by this institution at such times and places as the institution shall designate. I understand that an offer of employment may be contingent on passing the physical examination which relates to the essential job duties I would be required to perform.

    I understand that my employment is at will, and that either party is free to terminate the employment relationship at any time without cause. I also understand that my employment may be terminated for any misstatement or omission of fact appearing on this application form.

    If employed, I will be required to complete and Employment Verification Form (I-9), and within three days show satisfactory evidence of identity and eligibility for employment.

    Please Indicate Days and Hours You Are Available For Work (Be Specifc)

    Availability Record
    If your availability changes, it is your responsibility to fill in an "Availability Care" indicating the changes. Such changes will be effective, then, for any future employment.
    I understand that emergency conditions may require me to temporarily work shifts other than the one for which I am applying and agree to such scheduling change as directed by my department head or administrator of this institution.

    Dear Applicant

    Valley View Nursing Home, an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, is required to compile statistics on the race/ethnicity, sex and disability of all applicants.  This information will be used to monitor the facilities' progress with its equal opportunity and affirmative action programs. Providing the information requested on this letter is strictly volunary. It is kept confidential and will not be used in any way to evalute your qualifications for employment.