Director of Nursing DON

Essential Functions

• Responsible for the planning, organizing, direction, supervision, and evaluation of all the nursing services provided in the facility
• Ensures nursing department compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and implementation of nursing programs
• Ensures maintenance of records and reports concerning resident care
• Ensures the orientation and training of nursing services personnel
• Manages the Nursing Services department within the budget
• Develops, maintains, and periodically updates written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing department
• Makes written and oral reports/recommendations to the Administrator as required concerning the operation of the nursing department
• Provides the Administrator with information relative to the nursing needs of the resident and the nursing service department's ability to meet those needs
• Develops methods for coordination of nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents' total regimen of care
• Monitors the facility's survey reports and assists in developing plans of action to correct potential or identified problem areas
• Serves on, participates in, and attends various committees of the facility as appointed by the Administrator
• Determines the staffing needs of the nursing department necessary to meet the total nursing needs of the residents
• Ensures, in conjunction with Human Resources, the recruitment and selection of nursing service personnel
• Ensures development of work assignments and schedule duty hours of nursing service personnel

Education/Requirements

• Registered Nurse License required with a minimum of 4 years related experience
• Bachelor's Degree preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must be organized and have the ability to communicate effectively with residents, their families, medical personnel, and facility staff in a confidential and professional manner