Director of Nursing (DON)

Bedford Springs Health and Rehabilitation is seeking an experienced RN for our Director of Nursing position.

Benefits

• Work/Life Balance
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Bonus Plan

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Director of Nursing to organize and oversee all nursing operations of the facility. You will create a collaborative and efficient workplace with attention to quality standards and policies, where all personnel will be able to do their best in caring for patients.

A Director of Nursing should have once been a hard-working and compassionate Registered Nurse who steadily developed their managerial and administrative skills. Being efficient, dedicated, a good listener, and a problem-solver is what will open the door for you.

Responsibilities

• Direct, oversee, and evaluate all nursing personnel (RN, 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
• Resolve issues and deficiencies when needed
• Collaborate with other departments and professionals to streamline operations
• Report to upper management

Requirements

• Proven experience as Director of Nursing is preferred
• Active RN license required
• Must have experience in Long Term 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
• Great communication and people skills
• Outstanding organizational and stress management skills
• Aptitude in problem-solving