Director of Nursing (DON)

Forest Health & Rehab Center•Lynchburg, VA
•Onsite

About The Position

Lead with heart and purpose as a Director of Nursing (DON) in a skilled nursing facility where your leadership helps create a supportive, resident-centered environment that truly feels like home. The Director of Nursing is responsible for organizing, developing, managing, and directing the overall operations of the Nursing Service Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations. The DON works directly with the Administrator and the Medical Director to ensure the highest degree of quality of care is maintained for each resident at all times, while following all health, sanitary, and infection control policies and maintaining established standards of practice.

Requirements

  • Current, unencumbered license to practice as a RN within the state.
  • Current CPR or BLS certification.
  • Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a supervisory role in a nursing community or other related healthcare community, preferably in long term care.
  • Basic computer skills and ability to navigate through various software programs, including electronic health record software.

Responsibilities

  • Organize, develop, manage, and direct the overall operations of the Nursing Service Department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations.
  • Work directly with the Administrator and the Medical Director to ensure the highest degree of quality of care is maintained for each resident at all times.
  • Follow all health, sanitary and infection control policies.
  • Maintain established standards of practice set forth by the community's administration and Nursing Policies and Procedures.

Benefits

  • Tuition & Scholarship Opportunities
  • DON Mentorship Programs
  • Excellent PTO & Benefits
  • Structured Systems & Regional Support
  • Career Growth Opportunities
  • Stable, Strong Leadership Team
  • DAILY Pay!
  • Benefit eligibility the first of the month following 30 days
  • Comprehensive benefit packages including medical, dental, and vision, and more.
  • Health Savings Account available with employer contribution.
  • 401K through Fidelity
  • Employer-paid life insurance (FT employees)
  • Robust Employee Assistance Program
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Educational, leadership, and tuition opportunities
  • Various discount programs offered, including discounted childcare programs through KinderCare
  • Wellness programs offered through WebMD
  • Employee recognition programs
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