Director of Nursing Services - RN - DON

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility of center in absence of Administrator.
• Implements policies/procedures with follow-up and supervision of staff to ensure compliance;
• Works closely with Medical Director, Health Department, C.D.C., etc. to ensure current standard practices are in place;
• Recommends to regional office changes in policies/ procedures as needed.
• Assists in preparing budget for the department;
• Administers approved budget.
• Recruits, selects, coaches, disciplines and terminates employees of the Nursing Department;
• Schedules Nursing Department employees;
• Develops efficient work functions;
• Counsels and evaluates nursing professionals;
• Analyzes and evaluates nursing and related services rendered to improve quality of resident care;
• Ensures positive outcomes are accomplished for residents;
• Responsible to develop systems and work schedules that respect resident’s lifestyle and ensure the resident reaches the highest attainable level of functioning;
• Makes rounds at least daily;
• Follows up daily on each shift to ensure changes in status are reported and recorded.

Qualifications

• Current R.N. License by State Board of Nursing required with demonstrated managerial and administrative ability.
• Prefers experience in the long-term care profession or working with geriatric population.
• Must have at least two years supervisory experience.
• Skills in organizing and planning programs and assigning personnel to provide nursing service for residents.
• Ability to evaluate reports, programs, and other data against both judgmental and verifiable criteria.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision coverage, an excellent 401k plan, tuition reimbursement, vacation, holiday, and sick time, long and short-term disability, and more.

Company Overview

Diversicare is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. Diversicare does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity), national origin, age, or disability, sexual orientation, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.