Director of Nursing DON

Essential Functions

• Plans, directs, and supervises the activities of the nursing staff.
• Ensures the nursing department is in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Develops, implements, and updates department policy and procedures when necessary or as directed.
• Responsible for providing consistent and sufficient staffing for Resident needs as well as regulatory requirements.
• Participates in Federal, State and Local agency annual surveys.
• Reviews with appropriate department heads any deficiencies noted by government agencies during inspections.
• Responsible for operating the Nursing Department within budgetary guidelines and limitations.
• Completes annual performance reviews of all subordinate staff.
• Provides guidance and education to staff in regards to their performance.
• Provides counseling and disciplinary action to subordinate staff members as needed.
• Responsible for training and educating staff members.
• Affirms that established infection control and standard precaution practices are maintained at all times.
• Follows established safety precautions when performing tasks and using equipment and supplies.
• Reports all hazardous conditions, damaged equipment and supply issues to the appropriate persons.
• Maintains the comfort, privacy and dignity of Residents and interacts with them in a manner that displays warmth, respect and promotes a caring environment.
• Must answer and respond to call lights promptly and courteously when working in Resident care areas.
• Assists with new admissions, re-admissions and assists with the transfer of Residents to different rooms within the facility.
• Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with Residents, visitors, families, peers and supervisors.
• Attends and participates in departmental meetings and in-services.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• PTO
• Direct Deposit
• Same day pay
• Company perks
• 401K
• Advancement opportunities

Education, Licensure, and Experience

• Required: Graduate from and accredited nursing program.
• Required: DON experience a must.
• PREFERRED: Bachelor’s degree in Science, Nursing or related field.
• PREFERRED: 3 years R.N. experience.