Title: Director of Nursing, DON

Why work with us?

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k Eligibility
• Time Off Policy
• $1000 Referral Bonus program

Position Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Director of Nursing to organize and oversee all nursing operations of our post-acute care and long-term care facility. The DON will create a collaborative and efficient workplace with attention to quality standards and policies. In this position, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, developing, and directing the day-to-day operations of the Nursing Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations that govern our facility.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Direct, oversee and evaluate all nursing personnel (registered nurses, LPN etc.)
• Ensures implementation of a patient/resident care planning process in compliance with patient/resident needs, facility policy and procedure and regulatory requirements.
• Guide staffing procedures
• Set objectives and long-term goals for the nursing department
• Organize and coordinate admission, nursing and patient care procedures
• Evaluate resident care as related to individualized resident needs, family involvement and the physician’s plan of care for the resident.
• Participate in the evaluation of resident care and performance improvement activities as appropriate and ensure the ongoing review of all processes and functions in the nursing department as defined by the Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement Program.
• Analyze Quality Indicator reports, identify concerns and implement corrective action to improve resident care.
• Develop and enforce policies aiming for legal compliance and high-quality standards
• Control budgets and monitor expenditures
• Resolve issues and deficiencies when needed
• Manage record-keeping procedures
• Collaborate with other departments and professionals to streamline operations
• Follow Residents’ Rights policies at all times.

Qualifications/Required Skills/Abilities:

• Bachelor of Science Degree, BSN in nursing preferred
• RN, Registered Nurse in the state of practice
• 3-5 years of nursing experience.
• 1-5 years of long-term care experience.

• Proven experience as Director of Nursing

• In-depth knowledge of hospital procedures and KPI/KQIs of patient care
• Understanding of basic budgeting and financial reporting
• Great knowledge of legal regulations and best practices in healthcare
• Willingness to keep abreast of changing standards in nursing administration
• Excellent ability to lead and develop personnel
• Great communication and people skills
• Outstanding organizational and stress management skills
• Aptitude in problem-solving
• Valid nursing and CPR certification

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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