JOB DESCRIPTION:

The DON develops department goals, objectives, standards of performance, policies and procedures, and organizes the department in accordance with administrative guidelines. The DON functions in an advisory capacity to administration in evaluating proposed procedural changes as they relate to patient care. This position directs the implementation and ensures compliance with the Standard of Nursing Practice that promotes optimum health care delivery. This position will oversee the activities of infection control and staff education.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: 

Education: Masters level or incumbent to Master’s prepared required.

Credentials: Licensure by the Arizona Board of Registered Nursing required.

Experience: Experience as a Registered Nurse in a substance abuse, co-occurring and residential treatment patients’/clients setting required;

Minimum two (2) years’ experience in nursing management role required.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

1. Must be self-directed and willing to assume decision-making responsibilities.
2. Must have working knowledge of aseptic techniques, prevention and control of communicable diseases, safe work practices and basics management skills.
3. Must stay current with federal, state, and local healthcare standards, policies and procedures for workplace health and safety.
4. Must have the ability to maintain working relationships with medical staff.
5. Must have sound clinical judgment and critical thinking skills.
6. Must have good record-keeping and organizational skills.
7. Must be able to perform concentrated and/or complex mental activity with frequent involvement in complex and/or highly technical situations.
8. Must be able to work successfully under highly stressful conditions.
9. Must be able to make sound, independent judgments based on scientific and/or ethical principles.
10. Must be able to comprehend and perform oral and written instructions and procedures.
11. Must be able to collaborate with other multidisciplinary team members in an appropriate fashion.
12. Must be capable of adapting to varying workloads and work assignments on a constant basis.
13. Must have effective comprehensive reading skills, strong communication skills, written and verbal.
14. Must have math skills to perform calculation of drug dosages and infusion rates.
15. Must possess a valid Arizona Driver’s License in order to transport patients and/or staff, or drive facility vehicles.