Director of Nursing (DON) - RN

Autumn Leaves Nursing & Rehab Center • Henderson, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Nursing (DON) - RN will support the successful execution of ML Healthcare's mission and Core Values by ensuring quality care through associate engagement, excellent clinical services and customer satisfaction within the community. The DON - RN will establish and direct the implementation of all written policies and procedures that reflect the goals, objectives and requirements of the Nursing department; ensure that all Nursing associates understand and follow established policies, procedures and systems. They will work with the corporate clinical team in the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures. The DON - RN will communicate changes in the Nurse Practice Act to nursing personnel and violations of the Nurse Practice Act to the State Board of Nurse Examiners. They will ensure that Resident Rounds are completed daily and participate in daily rounds. Maintaining the confidentiality of all pertinent patient care information to ensure patient rights are protected is crucial. The DON - RN will coordinate interdisciplinary patient care management efforts and ensure effective and adequate organization and staffing of the Nursing department. They will ensure that nursing interventions meet the personal, physical and cognitive needs of each patient as well as maximize his/her self-care capacities, identify, independence, choice and opportunity for social interaction. Monitoring the outcomes of nursing service activity by evaluating the performance of nursing staff, ensuring compliance with all community and regulatory agency standards, policies and procedures, coordinating community committees and monitoring the effective and efficient use of budgeted resources (associates, supplies, equipment) are key responsibilities. The DON - RN will ensure that all applicable State and Federal employment laws and guidelines are followed by all Nursing department associates and that all Nursing department associates are appropriately oriented, onboarded and trained according to company policy and procedure. Developing and delivering training and in-service presentations, discussing/implementing plans of action to correct deficient areas identified on quality reviews, and overseeing all investigations regarding patients and Nursing department associates are also part of the role. The DON - RN will monitor and review patient incidents to identify possible legal issues and to identify patterns that may require preventive intervention. Ensuring that nursing staff is educated and utilizes infection control practices that protect staff, patients and families is essential. Finally, the DON - RN will ensure the resolution of complaints regarding the Nursing department or the community from patients, families or other responsible parties, medical staff volunteers and outside agencies affiliated with the community.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
• Valid State license as an RN.
• Three to Five (3-5) years of progressive management or supervisory experience in long-term care, acute care, restorative or geriatric nursing.
• Proficient in the use of Electronic Medical Records - PCC

Nice To Haves

• DON Experience of 2-3 year highly regarded
• Experience with State and Federal Survey

Responsibilities

• Establish and direct the implementation of all written policies and procedures that reflect the goals, objectives and requirements of the Nursing department; ensure that all Nursing associates understand and follow established policies, procedures and systems.
• Work with corporate clinical team in the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures.
• Communicate changes in the Nurse Practice Act to nursing personnel & violations of the Nurse Practice Act to the State Board of Nurse Examiners.
• Ensure that Resident Rounds are completed daily; participate in daily rounds.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all pertinent patient care information to ensure patient rights are protected.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary patient care management efforts.
• Ensure effective and adequate organization and staffing of the Nursing department.
• Ensure that nursing interventions meet the personal, physical and cognitive needs of each patient as well as maximize his/her self care capacities, identify, independence, choice and opportunity for social interaction.
• Monitor the outcomes of nursing service activity by evaluating the performance of nursing staff, ensure compliance with all community and regulatory agency standards, policies and procedures, coordinating community committees and monitor the effective and efficient use of budgeted resources (associates, supplies, equipment).
• Ensure that all applicable State and Federal employment laws and guidelines are followed by all Nursing department associates.
• Ensure that all Nursing department associates are appropriately oriented, onboarded and trained according to company policy and procedure.
• Develop and deliver training and in-service presentations.
• Discuss/implement plans of action to correct deficient areas identified on quality reviews.
• Oversight of all investigations regarding patients and Nursing department associates.
• Monitor and review patient incidents to identify possible legal issues and to identify patterns that may require preventive intervention.
• Ensure that nursing staff is educated and utilizes infection control practices that protect staff, patients and families.
• Ensure the resolution of complaints regarding the Nursing department or the community from patients, families or other responsible parties, medical staff volunteers and outside agencies affiliated with the community.

Benefits

• Very Competitive Pay
• Eligible for Bonus Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Company-paid life insurance & LTD/AD&D insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurances (Hospital Indemnity, Cancer Policies, Legal Plans, & More!)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager