Director of Nursing
Outfield Healthcare Partners · Alamogordo, NM · 2 days ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
About the role
The Director of Nursing (DON) will be responsible for the administration and management of Nursing Services to residents in accordance with orders of the physicians and total needs of the residents.
Responsibilities
- Assumes ultimate responsibility for coordinating plans for the total care of each resident which comply 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.
Qualifications
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing. Requires a current RN license in the state of employment. Requires a minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in a healthcare setting, preferably in a long-term care environment. Requires a minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience.