Director of Nursing (DON)
Job Summary
As a director of nursing (DON), you plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operations of the Nursing Services department to ensure the highest degree of quality resident care in accordance with all laws, regulations, and Company standards.
What We Are Looking For In Our Amazing Candidates
STAFF DEVELOPMENT
Direct, supervise, and evaluate work activities of nursing personnel.
Recruit, select, hire, train, evaluate, counsel, and supervise nursing staff.
Coach and develop staff, engaging in the growth of your leadership team.
Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, establish benchmarks, and direct professional and non-professional staff.
Develop and implement organizational policies and procedures for the facility or medical unit.
Develop instructional materials and conduct in-service and community-based educational programs.
OPERATIONS
Conduct and administer fiscal operations, including accounting, planning budgets, authorizing expenditures, establishing rates for services, and coordinating financial reporting.
Plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the Nursing Services department.
Review and analyze facility activities and data to aid planning and cash and risk management and to improve service utilization.
Prepare activity reports to inform management of the status and implementation plans of programs, services, and quality initiatives.
Use of diagnostic services, inpatient beds, facilities, and staff to ensure effective use of resources and assess the need for additional staff, equipment, and services.
Develop and maintain computerized record management systems to store and process data such as personnel activities and information, and to produce reports.
Inspect facilities and recommend building or equipment modifications to ensure emergency readiness and compliance to access, safety, and sanitation regulations.
Work with leadership team to establish appropriate level of CNAs and LPNs per shift based upon budgeted NHPPD.
Requirements
Currently a registered nurse / licensed in Maine.
CPR Certification upon hire or obtain it during orientation.
CPR certification must remain current during employment.
Benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Full time employees have access to full benefits; medical, dental, vision, and disability
Employer paid life insurance
Flexible savings account, including medical & dependent care
Paid Time Off available to all employees
Annual Performance Bonus