What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Nursing position at Hawthorne Center for Rehabilitation and Healing of Brandon?
Now Hiring: Director of Nursing (DON) – Lead with Excellence!
Hawthorne Center for Rehabilitation and Healing of Brandon is looking for a dynamic and experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our team to new heights! If you’re a passionate leader ready to make a real impact, we want to hear from you.
Join a supportive environment where your expertise is valued, your leadership makes a difference, and your career can thrive. Competitive salary, great benefits, and the opportunity to shape the future of our care team!
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Hawthorne Center for Rehabilitation and Healing of Brandon
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At Hawthorne Center for Rehabilitation and Healing of Brandon , you’ll find a team that celebrates your strengths, where your work truly makes a difference every day. We’re passionate about creating a supportive, positive environment—not only for our residents, but for the people who care for them. As proud partners of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, our team members also have the opportunity to join the spirited KARE KREWE of Hawthorne Brandon—bringing big-team energy and community spirit to everything we do. If you are looking to join a caring and supportive team, we would love to meet you!
We are conveniently located at 851 W Lumsden Rd, Brandon, FL 33511
Why Work For Us? Because We Offer Our Employees:
Health, Dental & Vision Insurance- family plan options available
Generous PTO, Holiday and Sick time- we value work/life balance
401k, Life Insurance and Disability Coverage- peace of mind for you and your family
Direct Deposit & Daily Pay Options Available- Get paid when YOU want
Wonderschool Concierge Services- childcare made simple
Uniforms & Employee Perks Program- we've got you covered
24/7 Telehealth Benefit with Doctegrity- access to medical care and mental health support when you need it most
Director of Nursing ( DON ) Job Summary:
The Director of Nursing ( DON ) is responsible to provide
nursing management, set resident standards for all direct care providers and
provide complete supervision and management of the nursing department. Has
twenty- four (24) hour responsibility, authority, and accountability for the
management of nursing care for residents and the supervision of the nursing
staff.
Director of Nursing (
DON ) Major Duties/Critical Tasks:
- Assume responsibility for the development
of nursing service objectives and performance standards of nursing practice for
each category of nursing personnel.
- Assume accountability for the
organization and implementation of approved policies and procedures.
- Interview, select, and hire staff both
professional and non-professional clinical staff who will plan, provide, and
evaluate care of the elderly and chronically ill residents.
- Evaluate the quality and productivity of
the nursing workload.
- Analyze and evaluate nursing staff ratio
based on acuity and resident’s needs.
- Interpret policy and procedure internally
for nursing staff, all ancillary staff, and externally for community and regulatory
agencies.
- Direct, evaluate and supervise all
resident care and initiate corrective action as necessary.
- Plan and direct nursing staff
orientation, in service education, and competency testing.
- Assess resident care needs and assist in
the development of individualized plans of resident care.
- Assume responsibility for implementation
of Clinical and Prospective Payment System Minimum Data Set completion
schedule.
- Assess resident pre-admission and/or
admission information and determine appropriate level of care.
- Assume responsibility for development and
implementation of nursing rehabilitation and restorative programs.
Director of Nursing ( DON ) Required
Education/Experience:
- Diploma from an accredited school of nursing
- Current license as a Registered Nurse (RN ) in the State of practice
- Management experience
Director of Nursing ( DON ) Job Summary:
The Director of Nursing ( DON ) is responsible to provide nursing management, set resident standards for all direct care providers and provide complete supervision and management of the nursing department. Has twenty- four (24) hour responsibility, authority, and accountability for the management of nursing care for residents and the supervision of the nursing staff.
Director of Nursing ( DON ) Major Duties/Critical Tasks:
- Assume responsibility for the development of nursing service objectives and performance standards of nursing practice for each category of nursing personnel.
- Assume accountability for the organization and implementation of approved policies and procedures.
- Interview, select, and hire staff both professional and non-professional clinical staff who will plan, provide, and evaluate care of the elderly and chronically ill residents.
- Evaluate the quality and productivity of the nursing workload.
- Analyze and evaluate nursing staff ratio based on acuity and resident’s needs.
- Interpret policy and procedure internally for nursing staff, all ancillary staff, and externally for community and regulatory agencies.
- Direct, evaluate and supervise all resident care and initiate corrective action as necessary.
- Plan and direct nursing staff orientation, in service education, and competency testing.
- Assess resident care needs and assist in the development of individualized plans of resident care.
- Assume responsibility for implementation of Clinical and Prospective Payment System Minimum Data Set completion schedule.
- Assess resident pre-admission and/or admission information and determine appropriate level of care.
- Assume responsibility for development and implementation of nursing rehabilitation and restorative programs.
Director of Nursing ( DON ) Required Education/Experience:
- Diploma from an accredited school of nursing
- Current license as a Registered Nurse (RN ) in the State of practice
- Management experience
