Director of Nursing (DON)

Responsibilities

• Provide care and services in a safe and efficient manner
• Ensure quality performance and conformance with regulation and laws
• Participate in state/federal nursing home survey process
• Write resultant plan of corrections and ensure they are carried out
• Participate in the QA/CQI process
• Performs/assigns completion of preadmission assessments on a timely basis
• Provides care as defined within the scope of the state’s nurse practice act.
• Prepares clinical and progress notes and summaries of care.
• Supervises, educates and coaches other nursing personnel/care-giving staff.
• Plans and implements in-service and training programs.
• Assures proper maintenance of clinical records in compliance with local, state and federal laws.
• Stays informed about changes in the field of nursing. Shares information with appropriate organization personnel.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse license
• Graduate of an accredited nursing school
• At least 2 years of DON experience is preferred
• Supervisory experience in Skilled Nursing Facility is required
• Knowledge of basic nursing skills
• Knowledge of the therapeutic effects and side effects of all medications administered
• Nurse Management: 5 years