Director of Nursing DON
About The Position
The Director of Nursing (DON) is responsible for the community’s clinical outcomes and for managing all aspects of nursing care. The role prioritizes quality care, customer service, employee relations, safety, security, and resident wellness. The DON ensures these values are reflected in staff interactions and care delivery. The DON manages regulatory requirements, helps attract and retain high-performing team members, and supervises and coaches staff in their careers. The role supports the Nursing Department’s practices, philosophy, objectives, and standards, and participates in revising them as needed. The DON also ensures implementation of a resident care-planning process that complies with resident needs, facility policies and procedures, and regulatory requirements. The position is full-time. Benefits begin on the first day of the month following the employee’s start date. The posted annual salary range is $100,000–$110,000; compensation decisions consider factors including skills, experience, education, training, licensure, certifications, and organizational needs.
Requirements
- At least 4 years of experience as a Director of Nursing in long-term care.
- Stable work history and demonstrated dedication and commitment to leading a healthcare team.
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of residency.
- Skilled communication, leadership, and motivational abilities.
- Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks effectively.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain positive employee and community relationships.
- Superior customer service skills.
- Excellent computer skills and willingness and ability to learn new systems.
- Knowledge of reimbursement regulations and nursing practices and procedures.
- Ability to follow applicable policies and procedures and current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations governing long-term care homes.
- Ability to react appropriately to emergency situations.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Responsibilities
- Manage all aspects of nursing care for the community.
- Oversee the community’s clinical quality and outcomes, prioritizing quality care, customer service, safety, security, and resident wellness.
- Manage regulatory requirements and ensure compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and standards.
- Attract and retain high-performing team members; supervise and provide career coaching to staff.
- Support the Nursing Department’s practices, philosophy, objectives, and standards, and participate in revising them as needed.
- Ensure implementation of a resident care-planning process that reflects resident needs and complies with facility policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain positive employee and community relationships.
- Respond appropriately to emergency situations when required.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Tuition reimbursement and nursing loan repayment programs.
- PerkSpot local deals and weekly perks program.
- 401(k).
- Paid Time Off Plan.
- Pet insurance discount.
- DailyPay option.
- Purchasing Power online purchasing with payroll deduction.
- Tickets at Work entertainment ticket discounts.
- Employee Assistance Plan for employees and their families.
- Helping Friends Foundation employee hardship and crisis fund.
- Auto and home insurance employee discount with payroll deduction.
- In-facility education programs and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
