Director of Nursing

Position Summary

Join our team as the Director of Nursing (DON) and lead with purpose. In this key leadership role, you’ll oversee all clinical operations, ensuring exceptional patient care, compliance, and team performance. We’re looking for an inspiring nursing professional who thrives on building strong teams, driving quality improvements, and making a lasting impact on patient outcomes.

If you’re passionate about leadership, excellence in care, and creating a positive work culture — we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Operations

• Oversee all nursing operations and programs to maintain the highest standards of patient care and regulatory compliance.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate patient care activities to ensure patient needs are met according to professional nursing standards and facility procedures.
• Coordinate activities with other departments, medical staff, and external partners such as ambulance services, referral sources, and other healthcare facilities.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate systems to ensure efficient use of staff, equipment, and other resources.
• Establish, review, and maintain facility standards for nursing care, aligning with accreditation and compliance requirements.

Quality & Compliance

• Lead quality management, utilization review, and discharge planning programs.
• Participate in infection control and quality assurance initiatives.
• Conduct department visits to assess nursing procedures, recommending improvements as needed.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and accreditation standards.

Staff Management

• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate all clinical and nursing staff.
• Manage recruitment, training, and performance appraisals of nursing personnel.
• Oversee staff scheduling and work assignments.
• Provide leadership in staff education, orientation, and professional development.

Patient Care Oversight

• Direct nursing assessments and ensure patient care aligns with physician instructions and facility policies.
• Monitor nursing practices and ensure accurate clinical recordkeeping.
• Investigate and resolve patient care concerns or escalate issues as needed.
• Ensure safe medication administration, maintaining accurate narcotics and supply records.

Strategic & Financial Management

• Develop and monitor departmental budgets to maintain financial targets.
• Recommend acquisition of capital equipment and manage resource allocation.
• Engage in studies to identify process improvements and enhance service delivery.
• Contribute to program development and facility-wide initiatives.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum [insert years] years of clinical management experience in a healthcare setting.
• Proven leadership and supervisory experience within nursing operations.

Certifications:

• Current RN license.
• Current CPR certification (ACLS preferred).

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Comprehensive understanding of clinical operations, compliance, and quality management.
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and continuous improvement.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and communicate effectively.
• Occasionally required to lift or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision requirements include close vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person