Director of Nursing (DON)Responsibilities:

• Organize, develop, and direct the overall operations of the Nursing Department in accordance with federal, state, and local standards, and facility guidelines. 
• Direct, oversee, and evaluate all nursing personnel (registered nurses, LPNs, others).
• Guide staffing procedures within the facility. 
• Setobjectives and long-term goals for the nursing department.
• Develop and enforce policies related to legal compliance and high quality of care.
• Oversee budgets and monitor expenditures.

Director of Nursing (DON) Requirements/Qualifications:

• Must have a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Virginia and current/active CPR certification.
• Previous experience in a supervisory role in a nursing care facility preferred, however, consideration will be given to strong candidates without such experience. 
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills.
• Demonstrated intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook, Internet, and Intranet navigation. 
• Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate at all levels of organization and work well within a team environment in support of company objectives. 
• Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize, coordinate and simultaneously maintain multiple projects with high level of quality and productivity.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.