Director of Nursing - Caldwell County

PACS•Remote - Texas, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Nursing (DON) is a registered nurse who oversees and supervises the care of all residents and also provides direct resident/patient care. This is an in-person position based in Caldwell County, south of Austin, Texas; the specific facility location will be discussed during the initial interview. The DON manages the nursing department and its staffing, develops and implements nursing policies and procedures, and ensures compliance and resident safety. The role includes recruiting, hiring, training, and supervising nursing staff; coordinating pharmacy services, MDS, and care planning; and working with facility departments, physicians, and family members to support resident care. The DON also manages department budgeting and reporting, participates in quality assurance and review activities, supports state surveys and follow-up, and keeps staff informed of regulatory changes. The DON supervises and manages the ADON and the nursing staff, directly or indirectly. The position requires a Bachelor of Science in Nursing as the preferred qualification, good standing with the State Board of Nursing, and maintenance of required licensure and continuing education. Seven years of nurse management experience is preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft Suite products and Point Click Care (PCC) is required.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Good standing with the State Board of Nursing.
Maintain all required continuing education and licensing requirements.
Proficiency with Microsoft Suite products and Point Click Care (PCC).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN).
At least 7 years of nurse management experience.

Responsibilities

Manage the nursing department and staffing levels.
Develop and implement nursing policies and procedures and ensure compliance.
Ensure resident safety and respectful treatment of all residents.
Develop and conduct in-service training for clinical staff.
Recruit, hire, and train nursing staff.
Coordinate pharmacy services and the destruction of expired or discontinued medication.
Serve as a liaison between the facility, physicians, and family members.
Serve as a witness at trial in the event of litigation.
Work with other departments to ensure excellent overall resident care.
Manage department budgeting and reporting.
Monitor regulatory changes and disseminate relevant information appropriately.
Participate in quality assurance, Utilization Review, and Patient Care conferences.
Participate in state surveys and assist with required follow-up activity.
Coordinate MDS and care planning.
Conduct employee appraisals and resolve problems, including disciplinary actions and terminations.
Maintain employee and resident/patient confidentiality.
Provide direct, hands-on resident/patient care as needed.
Supervise and manage the ADON and nursing staff, either directly or indirectly.