JOIN OUR TEAM!

Vera French is looking for a Director of Nursing (DON) to join our team! As the DON, you will oversee all nursing services and personnel for the Residential and Outreach programs including Sheridan Springs, Pine Meadows, Carol Center and Supported Community Living programs. This position directly supervises the nursing and direct support staff at our Residential facilities and reports to the Residential Care Facilities Administrator.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Direct operations of the nursing department and manage nursing staff.

Develop policies and procedures related to nursing services, incorporating professional standards and applicable rules and regulations.

Work to ensure compliance with Medicaid rules and regulations related to implementation and documentation of services.

Develop and implement effective ongoing programs to measure, assess and improve quality of nursing care, treatment and services delivered to clients.

Coordinate operations of the nursing department with other departments and agencies.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

Bachelor's degree in nursing required; Master's preferred

Must be a RN licensed in the State of Iowa with a valid CPR certification

Graduate study and/or five years of experience in psychiatric nursing and 3 years of administrative experience and/or training preferred

WHO YOU ARE:

Humble. You lead with humility and empathy, respecting and learning from the perspectives of others.

Persistent. Although it may take a while to achieve a goal, you do not give up.

Conscientious. You keep your promises, taking your commitments to others seriously, and you have strong integrity.

Share Our Values:

We are united by our shared values of community service, compassion, empowerment, respect, resourcefulness and professionalism.

Make an Impact:

Our mission is to enhance the mental health of all in our community by providing quality, accessible and comprehensive care.

Learn and Grow:

Vera French offers various in-house training opportunities CPR, Medication Management and other trainings through our learning management system. To encourage our staff to continue their education, Vera French also offers a Tuition Reimbursement and Loan Repayment program for all employees after one year of employment.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Group Health, Dental and Vision insurance

Wellmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance

MetLife dental and vision insurance

Employer paid life Insurance, ADandD, LTD through MetLife

Supplemental life insurance, short term disability available

401(k) with employer contribution and matching

Employer contribution 3% of annual salary, vested day one

Employer matching 25% of every dollar put in by the employee, up to 6%

Tuition Reimbursement and Loan Repayment Program

Every employee (full-time or part-time) is eligible after one year of service

Supplemental Critical Illness and Accident Coverage through MetLife

Paid time off

Nine paid holidays per year

Nine paid sick days per year accrued on a payroll basis

2 weeks of vacation accrued on a payroll basis

NOTIFICATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO REQUIRE A MEDICAL EXAMINATION

I hereby certify that, if hired, I will disclose any limitations I have that may impact my ability to do the job. I understand that I may also be required to undergo a pre-employment or post-employment medical exam by the VFCMHC' designated health practitioner.

NOTIFICATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO CONTACT REFERENCES AND CONDUCT BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

I understand that I

VERA FRENCH COMM MENTAL HEALTH CTR

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