Director of Nursing (DON) Sign on Bonus

About the role

St. Sophia Health & Rehab seeks compassionate and thoughtful individuals to join its team. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to residents in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for nursing staff.
• Ensure nursing services are provided 24/7.
• Establish and maintain job specifications for nursing staff.
• Address and support cultural practices without harming others or interfering with medical therapy.
• Recommend modifications to nursing staffing plans.
• Document and report accidents or incidents according to company policies and regulations.
• Represent nursing staff on various committees.
• Participate in performance improvement functions.
• Collaborate with other departments for an interdisciplinary approach to resident care.
• Perform head-to-toe assessments and reassessments on all residents.
• Evaluate licensed nurses' abilities to assess and reassess residents.
• Adequately assess and reassess residents’ pain, using appropriate pain management techniques, and educate residents and families on pain management.
• Promote and support residents’ independence.
• Assure a safe and clean environment for residents, family members, and staff.
• Report any malfunctions of equipment to supervisors.
• Lead and model teamwork.
• Notify physicians of changes in resident’s condition and follow through until appropriate action is taken.
• Implement the resident's plan of care based on assessments and goals.
• Attend required meetings.
• Plan and coordinate with the Administrator for budgeting requirements.
• Follow infection prevention and control procedures and supervise supportive staff.
• React decisively and quickly in emergency situations.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Nursing management experience required.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Maintain a working email address and phone number for employer communication.
• Communicate effectively with residents, their family members, and all levels of the organization.
• React decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Knowledge of training techniques for clinical staff.