Director of Nursing DON

About the role

Mountain City Rehab Center, a beautiful 99-bed skilled nursing facility located in Frostburg, Maryland, is seeking a talented and dedicated Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our Nursing Service Department. As a key member of our leadership team, the DON will plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Nursing Service Department in accordance with current Federal, State, and Local standards, guidelines, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations for the nursing department and nursing services
• Act as a liaison between the Administrator and nursing services administration
• Develop, maintain, review, and implement written nursing policies and procedures that govern day-to-day functions
• Make regular rounds to assure optimal quality of care is provided
• Interview, select, hire, and on-board new nursing staff
• Supervise, train, and evaluate nursing staff
• Maintain confidentiality of resident and facility information
• Demonstrate respect of resident rights and dignity
• Provide direct patient care when necessary
• Investigate resident complaints
• Collaborate with doctors and executives on resident care, communicating any issues
• Design and manage continuous quality improvement initiatives
• Observe all required infection prevention and control policies and procedures
• Observe safety policies and report any safety concerns
• Ensure that all guidelines, regulations, and standards are followed

Qualifications

• Valid/active registered nursing license in the State of Maryland
• Nursing Home experience, minimum of 1 year

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Paid training
• Comprehensive benefits package
• PTO
• Paid holidays
• Extra holiday pay
• 401k Plan
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life insurance
• Referral Bonuses