Director of Nursing (DON)
Bartholomew Health Care Group Inc. · Pawtucket, RI · 1 mo ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
Responsibilities
- Direct, oversee and evaluate all nursing personnel (registered nurses, LPN etc.)
- Guide staffing procedures
- Set objectives and long-term goals for the nursing department
- Organize and coordinate admission, nursing and patient care procedures
- Develop and enforce policies aiming for legal compliance and high quality standards
- Control budgets and monitor expenditures
- Resolve issues and deficiencies when needed
- Manage record-keeping procedures
- Collaborate with other departments and professionals to streamline operations
- Report to upper management
Requirements
- Proven experience as director of nursing
- In-depth knowledge of hospital procedures and KPI/KQIs of patient care
- Understanding of basic budgeting and financial reporting
- Great knowledge of legal regulations and best practices in healthcare
- Willingness to keep abreast of changing standards in nursing administration
- Excellent ability to lead and develop personnel
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Outstanding organizational and stress management skills
- Aptitude in problem-solving
- degree in nursing; Master’s degree in nursing or healthcare administration is a plus
- Valid nursing and CPR certification