Director of Nursing (DON)

• RN Required*
  
  
  

The Director of Nursing has 24-hour accountability and is responsible for the delivery of high-quality and cost-effective health care while achieving positive clinical outcomes, and patient/family and employee satisfaction. He/she is responsible for the overall operations, integration, coordination and direction of nursing and patient care within the Center.

Additionally, he/she ensures that care delivery is consistent with the mission, vision, values and policies of the Company and in accordance with accepted standards of practice, state and federal regulations and licensing requirements.

The DON participates in the Center’s strategic planning and budget preparation. In order to accomplish this, the Director of Nursing identifies and develops an effective leadership team to coordinate clinical, educational and operational activities and ensures that this team possesses the clinical expertise and certifications required for the patient population.

General Duties And Responsibilities

Administrative

• Works with the Administrator to develop, allocate and control the budget for the Department of Nursing Services;
• Actively participates in the center’s business planning process;
• Manages staffing; providing oversight and approves nursing department schedules to include position control and pay practices; Reviews and evaluates the performance of nursing staff as well as counsels staff according to established company personnel policy;
• Collaborates and coordinates with other departments to provide timely effective care consistent with individuals’ needs, choices and preferences
  
  
  

Clinical Leadership:

• Effectively plans, organizes, directs and implements a comprehensive center-wide nursing program;
• Provides nursing leadership in order to meet the goals of the Recover-Care organization and the individual center; Creates an environment that is respectful, team oriented and responsive to the concerns of staff, patients and families.
• Completes daily rounds on the units to observe patients and to determine if nursing needs are being met;
• Provides patient care when required;
• Monitors nursing care to ensure positive clinical outcomes;
• Ensures Point Click Care (PCC) is utilized according to the Business Processes;
• Communicates on a formal basis with staff on all shifts through routine staff meetings;
• Ensures a process is in place for communication between licensed nursing staff and CNAs during and between shifts;
  
  
  

Education:

• Ensures education, training, and competency validation is completed per Company policies and state and federal regulations;
• Promotes professional development and career opportunities for nursing staff;
• Ensures nursing staff are trained in infection control procedures to protect staff, patients and families;
  
  
  

Quality Improvement:

• Employs a strong Quality Improvement (QI) process for the nursing department and participates on the QI Committee;
• Ensures that the patients’ Care Plans are implemented and periodically reviewed and modified as necessary;
• Ensures that Physician Orders are followed as prescribed;
• Monitors re-hospitalizations to identify trends and areas in need of improvement;
  
  
  

Benefits

• 401K
• Annual evaluations
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Electronic documentation
• Employee appreciation events
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
  
  
  

SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, college or university with a current registered nurse licensure by the State Board of Nursing.
• A minimum of five years full-time or equivalent clinical experience with at least two-years experience in nursing supervision in the long-term care setting is required.
• BSN preferred.
• This position requires that the employee is able to read, write, speak and understand the spoken English language to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our patients and visitors at the work site when responding to their medical and physical needs.
• Must provide verification of TST (tuberculin skin test) as required by state law and in accordance with Company policy. TSTs will be administered at the work site if required.
  
  
  

Join our team and be part of an exceptional healthcare community dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our residents. Together, we'll provide top-tier care and create a fulfilling work environment.

Apply today and start your journey with us!

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