Director of Nursing (DON) RN - Senior Living

Senior Living Communities Careers•Fort Mill, SC

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About The Position

The Director of Nursing (DON) provides overall supervision and oversight of the provision and quality of nursing care in Care Services (Healthcare) and residential apartments in accordance with SLC standards, policies, and procedures. The role develops, organizes, and operates nursing services for the Skilled Nursing department and works with the Resident Care Director to provide quality care to residents. The DON may assume the Administrator’s responsibilities in their absence and serves on call during weekends and outside normal working hours.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited school of nursing.
Current state Registered Nurse license.
Certification in CPR, AED, and First Aid.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently.
Ability to meet or exceed company attendance and punctuality standards.
Ability to use electronic records, miscellaneous software, and office equipment.
Ability to understand and follow directions.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and climbing; lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds; and independently pushing up to 250 pounds.
Use proper body mechanics when assisting residents with daily living.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in a similar healthcare position is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop, organize, and operate nursing services for the Skilled Nursing department.
Work collaboratively with the Resident Care Director to provide quality nursing care to residents.
Ensure significant clinical developments are reported to residents’ physicians, the Medical Director, the Executive Director, and the State when necessary.
Coordinate nursing services for Skilled Nursing residents, including arranging outside services such as Home Health, private duty, Hospice, rehabilitation, and psychological services.
Develop and maintain daily rounds and staff duty schedules to ensure sufficient 24-hour coverage in compliance with federal and state requirements and SLC standards.
Order nursing and office supplies and equipment for Skilled Nursing.
Develop and participate in new associate orientation, including orientation for private duty and agency associates.
Attend and prepare information for Quarterly Assurance Meetings and annual policy reviews.
Assume the Administrator’s responsibilities in their absence.
Serve on call on weekends and after normal working hours.
Accept Manager on Duty responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.
Attend required in-service training and education programs.
Perform other duties as assigned.