Director of Nursing (DON)
About The Position
The Director of Nursing (DON) is responsible for conducting initial assessments of prospective residents, including off-site visits, and performing wellness assessments to develop individualized care plans. The DON delivers health promotion services, offers disease prevention counseling, and provides self-care education to residents. This role involves engaging with residents and family members compassionately, fostering communication with physicians and healthcare providers, and leading the clinical team. Key responsibilities include coordinating the infection control program, overseeing the medication management program, and contributing to quality assurance initiatives while ensuring compliance with confidentiality and privacy regulations.
Requirements
- Maintains current state nursing licensure. LPN required, RN preferred
- Minimum of two (2) years nursing supervisory experience
- Prior senior/supportive living experience strongly preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the readiness to mentor, motivate, and inspire team members
- Demonstrates exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to serve with love, compassion, and dignity
Responsibilities
- Conducts initial assessment of prospective residents, including off-site visits
- Performs wellness assessments and develops individualized care plans based on the needs and preferences of each resident
- Delivers health promotion services, offers disease prevention counseling, and provides self-care education to residents
- Engages with residents and family members in a compassionate and impactful manner, creating a lasting and positive experience
- Fosters communication by regularly engaging with physicians, pertinent healthcare providers, and family members
- Hires, trains, schedules, and leads the clinical team in providing exceptional care experiences
- Coordinates the Community’s infection control program while maintaining state regulatory compliance
- Develop and oversee the Community’s medication management program
- Contributes toward quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives
- Complies with all rules and regulations regarding confidentiality and privacy of resident information
Benefits
- Unlimited growth opportunities
- Medical, dental, and vision benefit packages available
- Work-life balance | Paid Time Off
- EAP & Maven family planning program
- 401(k) employer match biweekly
- Self-service payroll
- Daily pay options available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
