Director of Nursing - RN at EagleCare LLC in Scottsburg, Indiana

Job Description:

Director of Nursing (RN) opportunity with Hickory Creek at Scottsburg

At Hickory Creek Healthcare, we have a culture of warmth and caring. Our staff feels like a family with each other and with the people for whom they care. It’s a special place for special people.

The goal of Hickory Creek Healthcare is to deliver the best possible long-term care and rehabilitation services to all our residents on a consistent basis every day of the year. To do that, we rely on the strengths and talents of our professional and dedicated employees.

We are committed to the safety and health of our team members, residents and families we serve. As such, Hickory Creek is proud to have implemented a mandatory vaccination policy, requiring COVID-19 vaccination(s) for all employees, including contracted third-party staff, and new hires effective August 1, 2021. In accordance with our mission to compassionately serve every resident with quality care and excellence, we firmly believe that vaccinating all employees is essential for our customer’s safety and health.  Should you have any questions regarding this, please speak with your recruiting contact directly.

The Company understands and respects that a limited number of candidates may have personal reasons for not receiving the vaccine.   As such, we are asking those candidates who wish to request an exemption from being required to be vaccinated, submit a request for their exemption through their Executive Director once hired.

What will you be doing and how will you make a difference:

• Making a difference in the lives of the patients we serve by providing them care and compassion


• Acting as a positive teammate to fellow employees by helping onboard new teammates.


• As Director of Nursing , you will assume authority, responsibility, and accountability for the delivery of nursing services in the facility.


• You will be vital in the care given to residents by developing, maintaining, and implementing nursing policies and procedures that reflect current standards of nursing practice, company, and facility philosophy of care and practices while maintaining compliance with state and federal laws and regulations. 

• Your role as Director of Nursing will ensure excellent hiring, training, supervision and retention of qualified staff to provide the best possible services and care outcomes.

  Requirements:

• Must be available to work varying hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.


• Graduated from an accredited school of nursing and hold a current Indiana Registered Nurse license.


• Minimum of three years’ clinical experience in Geriatric or Gerontology couples with a minimum of one-year experience as a departmental manager of a long-term care facility.


• Knowledge of current Federal and State laws and regulations that apply to practice of nursing in long-term care.
  

Our commitment to our team members:

• PayActiv – Hourly employees have immediate access up to 50% of your earned pay


• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance available – Plans starting as low as $20 a week


• Employees can access convenient telehealth services


• 401k


• PTO and holiday pay for full time staff


• Workforce Chaplains: Confidential, non-denomination resources available for employees and household family members of employees

We are Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran and other protected categories.

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