Director of Nursing

About the role

The Director of Nursing (DON) oversees the administration and management of Nursing Services for residents, ensuring care aligns with physicians' orders and residents' total needs. This position provides 24-hour supervision of Nursing Services and directs the Nursing Department to maintain quality standards in accordance with Federal, State, and Company guidelines. In the Administrator's absence, the DON assumes responsibility for center operations. The role conducts the nursing process—assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation—under the scope of the State’s Nurse Practice Act of Registered Nurse licensure.

Responsibilities

• Assumes ultimate responsibility for coordinating plans for the total care of each resident, complying with physician’s orders, governmental regulations, and facility resident care policies.
• Communicates and interprets policies and procedures to nursing staff, and monitors staff practices and implementation.
• Participates in all admissions decisions and may visit prospective residents before admissions.
• Participates in daily and weekly management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, personnel, or resident complaints or concerns.
• Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance