Director of Nursing

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of our residents at the Sauk County Health Care Center!

A career with Sauk County will bring unlimited opportunities to provide support, assistance, and growth to local communities. Sauk County is the ultimate destination where anyone can happily live, work, and play. We are searching for an individual who has the desire to provide direction & support to our nursing team at the Health Care Center.

The purpose of the Director of Nursing is to plan, direct, and monitor all nursing activities for the Sauk County Health Care Center.

• Interview, train, direct, advise, monitor, evaluate, promote, and discipline unit employees, and approve payroll and leave time.
• Develop and update nursing policies and procedures.
• Consult with nursing staff regarding resident’s condition and nursing staff concerns.
• Monitor nursing procedures and conduct through audits and on-site inspection.
• Develop nursing long‑term goals and plans. Facilitate and lead nursing performance improvement plan.
• Develop unit annual budget and recommend equipment purchases.
• Review admissions to determine level or care required, approve new admissions, contact referring agency for assessment, assist social services in determining room assignments/transfers, and determine Medicare status.
• Develop and implement infection control policies and procedures, prepare infection control audits, and oversee compliance with infection control program when Assistant Director of Nursing is not present available.
• Coordinate nursing policies and procedures with other units.
• Coordinate restraint and drug reduction for all residents; review quarterly reviews and mini‑risk assessments for developing resident problems.
• Oversee compliance of nursing department in accordance with federal and state regulations.
• Interface with state surveyors.
• Complete Medicare Demand bills and appeal process documentation.
• Attend, participate, and/or conduct Facility and County committee meetings regarding nursing administration and care.
• Participate in State and Federal nursing home surveys, recommend and implement deficiencies.
• Act as resident advocate and represent the nursing staff to the community.
• On call for infection control procedures and infection outbreaks on residents and/or staff.
• And other duties as assigned.

Standard working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am until 4:30 pm. Please note these hours are subject to change and additional hours may be needed or required. Compensation for additional hours beyond normal working hours is subject to applicable state and federal regulations.

• Associate’s degree in Nursing
• 7 years of nursing experience, with at least three years in a supervisory role

• Registered Nursing (RN) License
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (Preferred)
• Nursing experience with the geriatric population (Preferred)

Any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.

Sauk County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Become a part of the Sauk County team!

Sauk County offers an exceptional, comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, eleven paid holidays, and a generous pension plan through the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). Additional voluntary life, supplemental, dental, vision, accident, and short‑term disability plans are available as well as deferred compensation. Further benefits include vacation and sick leave accrual and a wellness program.

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Our work‑life benefits are designed to enhance your life and the communities we serve.