Director of Nursing (DON)

POSITION SUMMARY

The purpose of your job position is to oversee the nursing staff and overall nursing operations of the facility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Manage and lead all nursing personnel operations.

· Develop short and long-term goals for the entire nursing department.

· Establish new policies and update existing policies to improve the standard of care for patients.

· Plan and oversee admission, nursing, and patient care processes.

· Maintain department budgets and record all expenses.

· Respond to any nursing-related issues in a timely manner.

· Coordinate with medical staff and other departments to ensure hospital efficiency.

· Oversee all record-keeping processes and ensure all necessary documents are accurate and up-to-date.

· Hire and train new nursing staff members.

· Evaluate staff performance and prepare accurate reports detailing your findings.

· Other tasks as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Education / Licensure

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s in Nursing degree from an accredited school or college

Valid CA RN license in good standing

Valid CPR and BLS card

Qualifications / Experience

Minimum of 5 years experience as a Director of Nursing

Experience at a skilled nursing facility

Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language

Excellent interpersonal skills, including customer service, patience, empathy and compassion

Effective communication skills, including active listening, writing, speaking and reading comprehension

Good collaboration and teamwork skills

Ability to use computer or tablet to enter resident data

Fast and adaptive problem-solving abilities

Keen attention to detail

Bi-lingual Spanish preferred

Working Conditions

May encounter frequent interruptions

May be involved with residents, family and government agencies

May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations

May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses

Physical Requirements

Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day

Must be able to stand, bend and reach throughout the day

Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Acknowledgment

I have read this job description and fully understand the requirements set forth therein. I hereby accept the position of Director of Nursing and agree to perform the identified essential functions in a safe manner and in accordance with the facility's established procedures. I understand as a result of my employment, I may be exposed to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants (including tobacco smoke), and hazardous chemicals and the facility will provide to me instructions on how to prevent and control such exposures. I further understand I may also be exposed to the Hepatitis B virus and the facility will make available to me, free of charge, the Hepatitis B vaccination.

I understand my employment is at‑will, and thereby understand my employment may be terminated at‑will either by the facility or myself and such termination can be made with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $150,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $150,000 - $175,000