DON Director of Nursing

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 regard 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.
• Fulfills 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.
• Answers and responds 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.

Education, Licensure, and Experience

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

Amazing Benefits

• New added bonuses and perks
• PTO
• Paid orientation
• Very supportive management
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Employee discounts
• Same day pay option
• Employee Engagement program
• Staff appreciation lunches and give outs
• Company Swag
• Annual raises
• Opportunities for advancement
• University partner, offering tuition assistance to staff and dependents