Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided nearly 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.

Show YOU care, join us today!  Apply here:

https://good-sam.jobs/hays-ks/director-of-nursing-dnsdon/5EBF9CBD32AB4194AE16F5B97B44B454/job/

Location: Good Samaritan Society Hays
Address: 2700 Canal Blvd, Hays, KS 67601-1702 USA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts

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Do you have a passion for resident care?Hays Good Samaritan Center is a 70 bed campus that offers short term rehabilitation, long term care, memory care, and Senior Living apartments in a beautiful, updated facility.

This Director of Nursing (DNS/DON) position steers the ship that cares for our residents. We are looking for that dynamic RN with a heart for our elders, the ability to unify and inspire staff, and the knowledge to continually elevate quality of care. This is your opportunity to achieve greatness!

Incentives

Incentives for this position include the following-

• Shift differentials.

• Competitive pay & benefits.

Why work for the Good Samaritan Society?

The Good Samaritan Society is the nation's largest non-profit senior care company. With nearly 100 years of charting new territory, the Society is transforming the aging experience in America. Now, partnered with Sanford Health, we are able to provide care through all stages of life.

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https://www.sanfordhealth.org/

Why work for the Hays Good Samaritan Society?

A member of the Hays community since 1976, the Hays Good Samaritan Center is committed to excellence in care, doing the right thing, and being a positive member of the Hays community.A beautiful facility, wonderful staff, and- we're sure- the best residents around, this is your new home away from home.

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Why work (or live) in Hays?

In the wonderful city of Hays, you'll find museum exhibits, a variety of local and national restaurants, shops carrying the latest trends, and big box retailers.Hays is a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family.

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What You'll Do

This position provides care and services in a safe and efficient manner, and is responsible to perform the following according to location standards, procedures and individualized resident care plans.

Demonstrates/encourages opportunities for carrying out mission. Formulates and works within annual budget; recruits, hires, and staffs work area at appropriate levels by utilizing scheduling system accurately. Acquire resources and means that promote a quality work environment; ensures quality performance and conformance with regulation and laws. Participates in state and/or federal nursing home survey process; writes any resultant plan of correction (POC) and ensures it is carried out. Participates in the QA/CQI process. Responsible to lead the management and monitoring/auditing of the EMR in the location; to include training, documentation, reports/dashboards and retrieval management and monitoring/auditing. Keeps abreast of and implements new programs or practices. Accepts accountability for activities under direct control; plans and organizes work with and for department. Exercises sound judgment and decision-making. Promotes cooperative working relationships within and between departments. Performs/ assigns completion of pre-admission assessment on a timely basis; assures a comprehensive nursing assessment of all residents is completed and interventions for plan of care are formulated to address needs on admission and on an ongoing basis according to state and federal regulations, location procedures or other guidelines. Assures plan of care and interventions are evaluated for effectiveness on an ongoing basis and adjusted and updated accordingly. Assures restraints or seclusion use conforms to Society policy. Assures residents are offered choices in their care and other decisions. Assures residents are free of neglect or abuse. Immediately reports any concerns related to resident rights and resident abuse or neglect in accordance with Society policy and procedure. Allows residents access to their records upon request. Assures physicians are notified of change in condition / request and orders are processed on a timely basis. Maintains thorough and accurate records for each resident. Ensures staff is appropriately trained and adequately utilizing the scheduling system. Participates in location care conferences, special events and task forces. Explains procedures to residents before and during interactions; interacts with residents and maintains resident-centered conversations when residents are present. Reports / assures appropriate action on any physical or emotional problems/concerns from observation or residents’ report (onset of shortness of breath, increased agitation, new behaviors, pain, etc.). Assures families are notified of resident condition changes, etc. Ensures adherence to antibiotic stewardship plan.

What You'll Need

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Prior work experience may not be required to be hired into this job. Supervisory experience is preferred. Registered nurse licensure for state of practice is required.

Ability to communicate and comprehend.

Knowledge of basic nursing skills; knowledge and familiarity with the therapeutic effects and side effects of all medications administered.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or other protected status. For more information including state-specific protections, please visit-

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Benefits

The Good Samaritan Society offers an attractive, employee-approved benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. The variety of benefits include

• Health, dental, & vision insurance.

• 401(k) retirement plan with matching donations

• Paid short term disability and life insurance.

• A full suite of additional insurances and benefits.

To review all of the great benefits and benefit eligibility, visit-

https://good-sam.jobs/benefits/