Director of Nursing in Training (DIT) Position Available In Cumberland, Maine

As a Director of Nursing in Training (DIT) preceptor program is a 6-month paid program designed to prepare an individual for a successful career as a Director of Nursing in Long Term Care. Upon successful completion of program, the DIT will be placed as the Director of Nursing at Seal Rock Healthcare.

Wage:

$38.00-$40.00 per hour Wage to increase to DON wage upon successful completion of program. Skills and abilities +

Experience:

Two to four years of related nursing and leadership experience + Excellent communications skills, written and verbal + Solid computer skills – both personal computer and electronic medical record + Strong leadership skills, ability to develop new strengths and skills + Analytical skills and abilities to turn data into action; moving your facility forward + Strong reasoning skills, good judgment, and critical thinking skills

Requirements:

+ Currently a registered nurse /licensed in Maine. + CPR certification must remain current during employment.

CORE GOALS FOR THE DIT PROGRAM

+ Develop leadership skills and highly functioning teams + Set, measure, and maintain key performance indicators (KPI) and high-quality care outcomes. + Develop workforce, including Recruiting and Retaining staff, in long term care environments and diverse markets. + Understand and build expertise in compliance, regulation, and laws that guide our business and services + Learn and implement a Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) approach to providing care, delivering service, and managing your workforce + Build marketing strategies to support census and mix targets + Demonstrate effective community relations; how we fit into the community as a service and a healthcare resource

STAFF DEVELOPMENT

+ Direct, supervise, and evaluate work activities of nursing personnel. + Recruit, select, hire, train, evaluate, counsel, and supervise nursing staff. + Coach and develop staff, engaging in the growth of your leadership team + Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, establish benchmarks, and direct professional and non-professional staff. + Develop and implement organizational policies and procedures for the facility or medical unit. + Develop instructional materials and conduct in-service and community-based educational programs.

PROFESSIONAL

+ Maintain awareness of advances in medicine, computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment, data processing technology, government regulations, health insurance changes, and financing options. + Consult with medical, business, and community groups to discuss service problems, respond to community needs, enhance public relations, coordinate activities and plans, and promote health programs. + Develop or expand and implement medical programs or health services that promote research, rehabilitation, and community health. + Communicate effectively with physicians, nursing staff, and other professional and non-professional staff. + Knowledgeable of nursing practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing nursing functions in the long-term care facility. + Understand and follow company policies, including harassment and complaint procedures. + Maintain skills in order to provide direct nursing care as necessary.

OPERATIONS

+ Conduct and administer fiscal operations, including accounting, planning budgets, authorizing expenditures, establishing rates for services, and coordinating financial reporting. + Plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the Nursing Services department. + Review and analyze facility activities and data to aid planning and cash and risk management and to improve service utilization. + Prepare activity reports to inform management of the status and implementation plans of programs, services, and quality initiatives. + Use of diagnostic services, inpatient beds, facilities, and staff to ensure effective use of resources and assess the need for additional staff, equipment, and services. + Develop and maintain computerized record management systems to store and process data such as personnel activities and information, and to produce reports. + Inspect facilities and recommend building or equipment modifications to ensure emergency readiness and compliance to access, safety, and sanitation regulations. + Work with leadership team to establish appropriate level of CNAs and LPNs per shift based upon budgeted NHPPD As a member of the First Atlantic Healthcare family you will benefit from: + Leadership Training & Support + At Risk Bonus + Tuition reimbursement + Full time employees have access to full benefits; medical, dental, vision, and disability + Employer paid life insurance + Flexible savings account, including medical & dependent care + Paid Time Off available to all employees + 401(k) Retirement savings program with employer contribution