Director of Nursing

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Must be able to conduct and administer fiscal operations, including accounting, planning
budgets, authorizing expenditures, establishing rates for services, and coordinating
financial reporting.
Must be able to collect, analyze, and manage data.
Must be able to direct, supervise and evaluate work activities of medical, nursing,
technical, clerical, service, maintenance, and other personnel.
Must be able to maintain communication between governing boards, medical staff, and
department heads by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental
functioning.
Must have the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs,
goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the Nursing Services department.
Must be able to recruit, select, hire, train, evaluate, counsel, and supervise Nursing staff.
Must be able to review and analyze facility activities and data to aid planning and cash
and risk management and to improve service utilization.
Must be able to plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, establish benchmarks, and
direct professional and non-professional staff.
Must be able to maintain awareness of advances in medicine, computerized diagnostic
and treatment equipment, data processing technology, government regulations, health
insurance changes, and financing options.
Must be able to monitor the use of diagnostic services, inpatient beds, facilities, and staff
to ensure effective use of resources and assess the need for additional staff, equipment,
and services.
Must be able to develop and maintain computerized record management systems to store
and process data such as personnel activities and information, and to produce reports.
Must be able to prepare activity reports to inform management of the status and
implementation plans of programs, services, and quality initiatives.
Must be able to inspect facilities and recommend building or equipment modifications to
ensure emergency readiness and compliance to access, safety, and sanitation regulations.
Must be able to develop and implement organizational policies and procedures for the
facility or medical unit.

Must be able to consult with medical, business, and community groups to discuss service
problems, respond to community needs, enhance public relations, coordinate activities
and plans and promote health programs.
Must be able to develop instructional materials and conduct in-service and community based educational programs.
Must be able to develop or expand and implement medical programs or health services
that promote research, rehabilitation, and community health.
Must be able to communicate effectively with physicians, Nursing staff, and other
professional and non-professional staff.
Must be knowledgeable of nursing practices and procedures as well as the laws,
regulations, and guidelines governing nursing functions in the long-term care facility.
Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise
professional and non-professional personnel.
Must understand and follow company policies, including harassment and complaint
procedures.
Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents.
Must be able to assign appropriate level of CNAs and LPNs per shift. Must be able to direct care provided by Nursing staff.
Must be able to provide direct nursing care as necessary.
Must be able to concentrate and use reasoning skills, good judgment, and critical thinking
skills.
Must be able to communicate and function in an interdisciplinary team.
SKILLS and ABILITIES
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Minimum of one (1) years of DON nursing experience in a setting serving the same age/type of
resident population served by the facility OR minimum of two (2) years of ADON experience in
long term care.
Minimum of one (1) year of management experience preferred.
Knowledge of local, state and federal regulations pertaining to facility functions.
Knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance requirements.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Certificates and Licenses
Valid license as a Registered Nurse in the state where the assigned facility is located.
Prefer a certified DON (CDON-NADONA) in long-term care or become certified within
the first year of employment.
Must have CPR certification and CPR certification must remain current during
employment

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