What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Nursing DON position at Jamestown Place Health and Rehab?
Job Title: Director of Nursing (DON)
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Negotiable
Job Summary
The Director of Nursing (DON) is responsible for overseeing the nursing staff and ensuring high-quality, compliant, and efficient nursing services across the facility. This leadership role involves direct supervision, strategic planning, staff development, and ensuring adherence to all regulatory standards and facility policies.
Key Responsibilities
Plans, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct the overall operations of the Nursing Services department, as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current state and federal laws and regulations.
Interprets and communicates policies and procedures to nursing staff, and monitors staff practices and implementation.
Participate in all admission decisions.
Participates in daily or weekly management team meetings to discuss census changes, resident changes in status, complaints or concerns.
Evaluates work performance of all nursing personnel and implements discipline according to operational policies.
Participate in QAPI or facility assessment activities as needed, such as carrying out duties assigned as part of a performance improvement committee.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
A Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university.
Must have, as a minimum, three (3) years of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, nursing home, or other related health care facilities.
Current unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in practicing state.
Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to long-term care.
Current CPR certification.
Benefits
Competitive Wages and Benefits Package
401(K) Plan
Paid Time Off
Positive and compassionate environment
Supportive Leadership team
Additional incentives