Midwest Health, Inc.
Director of Nursing
– Midwest Health, Inc. – Topeka, KS
Key Job Duties and Responsibilities
Comply with the facility’s personnel, safety, and corporate policies and procedures.
Comply with the nursing department’s policies and procedures.
Treat residents, family members, visitors, and team members with respect and dignity.
Complete in‑service training assignments in a timely manner.
Report to work on time and as scheduled.
Collaborate with the administrator, consultants, and facility staff to plan all aspects of nursing services.
Monitor department activities and communicate policies.
Assist in coordinating nursing services with other resident services to ensure continuity of care.
Implement and monitor policies, procedures and forms for use in the facility; participate in facility surveys and inspections.
Develop and update resident discharge plans; evaluate performance, coach and discipline staff as needed.
Maintain records, manage budgets and supplies.
Ensure that equipment and work areas are clean, safe, and orderly; enforce universal precautions, infection control, isolation, fire, safety and sanitation practices.
Conduct regular rounds to monitor resident care.
Ensure medication administration is in accordance with nursing standards and facility policies.
Monitor admissions, discharges and transfers for compliance with policies and regulations; assist in resolving complaints and grievances.
Ensure staff compliance with residents’ rights; report violations.
Encourage physicians to record and sign progress notes and orders on time.
Review documentation to ensure it reflects care provided and residents’ responses.
Assist with nursing schedule during staffing issues.
Recruit and hire qualified staff.
Maintain a positive morale and respectful environment.
Physical Requirements
Regular worksite attendance.
Valid RN license in good standing with the state.
Valid CPR certification.
Successful completion of company’s Motor Vehicles policy if required.
Basic computer skills.
Proficiency in English (reading, writing, speaking).
Availability for on‑call duties.
Ability to work beyond normal hours, weekends, and holidays when necessary.
Ability to assist in evacuation of residents during emergencies.
Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Use of transfer/gait belt when lifting residents; awareness of safe movement practices.
Physical lifting capabilities: up to 10 lbs constantly, 11–25 lbs occasionally, 26–50 lbs rarely, over 50 lbs rarely; carrying up to 10 lbs frequently, 11–25 lbs occasionally, 26–50 lbs rarely, over 50 lbs not required.
Reach above shoulder height frequently; at shoulder height constantly; below shoulder height frequently.
Push/Pull frequently.
Hand manipulation: grasping, handling constantly; torquing occasionally; fingering constantly.
No requirement for twisting, bending, crawling, squatting, kneeling, crouching, climbing, balancing.
Employees may be required to operate automobile and various games.
Relate to ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and hostile people within the facility.
Be able to see and hear or use prosthetics to ensure job requirements are met.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function and Industries
Health Care Provider
Hospitals and Health Care
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– Midwest Health, Inc. – Topeka, KS
Key Job Duties and Responsibilities
Comply with the facility’s personnel, safety, and corporate policies and procedures.
Comply with the nursing department’s policies and procedures.
Treat residents, family members, visitors, and team members with respect and dignity.
Complete in‑service training assignments in a timely manner.
Report to work on time and as scheduled.
Collaborate with the administrator, consultants, and facility staff to plan all aspects of nursing services.
Monitor department activities and communicate policies.
Assist in coordinating nursing services with other resident services to ensure continuity of care.
Implement and monitor policies, procedures and forms for use in the facility; participate in facility surveys and inspections.
Develop and update resident discharge plans; evaluate performance, coach and discipline staff as needed.
Maintain records, manage budgets and supplies.
Ensure that equipment and work areas are clean, safe, and orderly; enforce universal precautions, infection control, isolation, fire, safety and sanitation practices.
Conduct regular rounds to monitor resident care.
Ensure medication administration is in accordance with nursing standards and facility policies.
Monitor admissions, discharges and transfers for compliance with policies and regulations; assist in resolving complaints and grievances.
Ensure staff compliance with residents’ rights; report violations.
Encourage physicians to record and sign progress notes and orders on time.
Review documentation to ensure it reflects care provided and residents’ responses.
Assist with nursing schedule during staffing issues.
Recruit and hire qualified staff.
Maintain a positive morale and respectful environment.
Physical Requirements
Regular worksite attendance.
Valid RN license in good standing with the state.
Valid CPR certification.
Successful completion of company’s Motor Vehicles policy if required.
Basic computer skills.
Proficiency in English (reading, writing, speaking).
Availability for on‑call duties.
Ability to work beyond normal hours, weekends, and holidays when necessary.
Ability to assist in evacuation of residents during emergencies.
Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Use of transfer/gait belt when lifting residents; awareness of safe movement practices.
Physical lifting capabilities: up to 10 lbs constantly, 11–25 lbs occasionally, 26–50 lbs rarely, over 50 lbs rarely; carrying up to 10 lbs frequently, 11–25 lbs occasionally, 26–50 lbs rarely, over 50 lbs not required.
Reach above shoulder height frequently; at shoulder height constantly; below shoulder height frequently.
Push/Pull frequently.
Hand manipulation: grasping, handling constantly; torquing occasionally; fingering constantly.
No requirement for twisting, bending, crawling, squatting, kneeling, crouching, climbing, balancing.
Employees may be required to operate automobile and various games.
Relate to ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and hostile people within the facility.
Be able to see and hear or use prosthetics to ensure job requirements are met.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function and Industries
Health Care Provider
Hospitals and Health Care
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