Director of Nursing Services, RN - \$10k Sign On Bonus
Cantex Health Care Centers LLC

Lufkin, Texas

Posted in Health and Safety


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Job Info


Title: Director of Nursing Services, RN - \$10k Sign On Bonus

Facility: Larkspur

Zip: 75904-3142

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are at the heart of Cantex. We are committed to a culture that respects our differences and values the contributions of all people.

We are offering a \$10,000 sign on bonus!!

Facility Overview:

Larkspur, which is owned and operated by Cantex Continuing Care Network, is a 120-bed replacement facility for Stoneleigh Estates. Larkspur represents the next generation in transitional, short-term care offering round-the-clock clinical support complete with a comprehensive rehabilitation program. Larkspur is located conveniently off of Loop 287 at 201 S John Redditt Drive, Lufkin Texas 75904, near Woodland Heights Hospital.

Job Summary:

The primary purpose of the Director of Nursing Services, DON position is to plan, organize, develop and direct the overall operation of the Nursing Department in accordance with local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations. This position is charged with responsibility to ensure the quality of care is delivered consistently to the patient population.

Qualifications:

  • A current and valid state-specific license as a RN is required.
  • Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience in a long-term care setting is preferred.

Essential Functions:
  • Oversees, directs, and coordinates nursing staff to provide proper patient care consistent with standard nursing practices.
  • Oversees the provision of appropriate medications, treatments and general nursing services according to the patient’s care plan and physician directed orders.
  • Monitors and controls inventories of drugs and supplies.
  • Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations.
  • Adopts and implements Cantex Continuing Care Network’s Clinical Policies and Procedures and Patient Care Management Systems.
  • Oversees the recruitment, selection, and hiring of professional personnel.
  • Ensures annual evaluations are performed on all nursing staff, counsels and/ or disciplines personnel according to established personnel policies.
  • Develops staff schedules in accordance with clinical needs of patient population.
  • Periodically updates written policies and procedures that govern the Nursing department.
  • Involved with the safety of the patient population by ensuring that all health, fire, safety, and sanitation codes are carried out in accordance with
  • Facility\'s Disaster and OSHA plans.
  • Assists in the development, implementation, and maintenance of an ongoing Quality Assurance Program.
  • Serves on various committees such as Patient Care, Pharmaceutical Services, Infection Control, Safety First, Quality Assurance, as applicable, which meet to evaluate activities within the facility and recommends changes in operations. Follows up on committee recommendations affecting nursing services.
  • Participates in the assessment of patients to be admitted by evaluating the level and amount of care required by prospective patient in relation to existing nursing capabilities.
  • Assures that each patient’s attending physician and family or responsible party is promptly notified of any significant change in the patient’s health condition.
  • Assures that each patient’s accident or incident is fully documented and reported in accordance with Cantex’s Clinical Policies and Procedures and state/federal guidelines and regulations.
  • Be responsible for the nursing department 24/7.
  • Assumes responsibilities of Administrator in his/her absence.

We are an Equal opportunity employer; We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401K with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance Plans as well as a Highly competitive compensation package.


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