Care Initiatives is currently hiring a Director of Nursing (DON) at Heritage Specialty Care, a 201 bed Skilled Nursing Facility, located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Purpose of the position:

Under general supervision of the Administrator, the Director of Nursing manages Nursing Department human and material resources, with responsibility and accountability for the provision of quality nursing care and service to facility residents/families, compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and adherence to company policy/procedure and budgetary guidelines.

The primary responsibilities are to assess resident needs and interview, hire and terminate adequate nursing personnel. Set resident care standards in accordance with accepted current standards of care to provide high-quality care to residents. Develop and implement policies and procedures for nursing care of residents. Supervise and manage all aspects of the nursing department. Assess, direct, and supervise residents’ care needs. Cooperate with the administration to assure efficient, cost-effective operation of the facility. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Current registration and licensure in the state of Iowa as an RN. Must be in good standing with the Board of Nursing.
• Current, valid CPR certification.
• Prior ADON, Nurse Manager or DON experience required

We are proud to provide excellent benefits to our team members!

• New in 2022 - Unlimited PTO
• Dayforce Wallet- On-Demand Pay- access your pay as soon as it is earned!
• Four different great medical plan choices!
• HSA and FSA Programs
• Two different dental coverage plan options
• Vision
• Retirement 403(b) Savings Plan
• Basic Life and AD&D, Voluntary Life AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Critical illness and Accident Coverage Plans
• Doctor on Demand, discounts on gym memberships, fitness equipment, ID Theft Protection, Be Well 24/7
• Discount Programs on Verizon Wireless and hotel, theme park tickets, electronics, appliances, apparel, and more!
• LPN & RN Tuition Assistance Program
• LPN &RN Board Funding
• Continuing Education (CE)
• Online Training
• Advancement & Transfer Opportunities
• CNA Training Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Veteran’s Day Pay for Veterans
• Years of Service Recognition Program

Care Initiatives has implemented its Employee and Provider SARS-CoV-2 (“COVID-19”) Vaccine Policy pursuant to recent federal regulation, which requires all employees to have either their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine or submit a medical or religious exemption request by February 14, 2022. If you have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, please be prepared to provide proof of vaccination upon hire. If you would like to submit a medical or religious exemption request, the appropriate forms will be provided to you upon hire.

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