Director of Nursing (DON)

Qualifications

Active Registered Nurse licensure (in the state of MD) required
Active CPR required
Wound Certification preferred
Infection Preventionist Certification preferred
Three-years Long-Term Care or Rehab experience
One-year management experience
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains nursing policies, procedures, objectives and practice standards.
• Prepares schedules within budgetary guidelines and ensures;
• Assists with budget process.
• Maintains and prepares records, documentation and reports as required by policies and regulations.
• Acts as a catalyst for quality improvement.
• Performs daily rounding on residents and team members.
• Remains compliant with all federal, state, local and corporate regulations.
• Creates, maintains and supports a safe work environment and work practices.
• Responsible for the Comprehensive Resident Assessment and Interdisciplinary Plan of Care process.
• Participates in talent acquisition process, training, supervision and corrective action for nursing team.
• Evaluates job performance and reviews peer evaluations for assigned team members.
• Participates in preparation of nursing schedules to assure adequate staffing and quality care.
• Conducts regular team meetings for all shifts.
• Maintains accurate resident census reports.
• Affords assistance with licensure and certification tracking.
• Maintains budgetary control of supply inventory, cost containment and nursing team.
• Develops positive relationships and is accessible to all residents, families, visitors and team members.
• Promotes and supports culture of patient centered care and service.
• Committee Participation: Admissions Committee, Quality Assurance Committee, Risk Management Committee, Pharmacy Committee, Infection Control Committee.