Director of Nursing (DON)

Senior Living Communities Careers•Pawleys Island, SC

28d•Onsite

About The Position

At The Lakes at Litchfield, we are a community recognized as a Great Place to Work®. Our philosophy, “People First, Always,” guides our compassionate, respectful, and meaningful interactions. We foster an environment of growth, teamwork, and collaboration, where contributions are celebrated and making a difference in the lives of seniors is paramount. We are seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) to oversee the provision and quality of nursing care in our Skilled Nursing department and residential apartments, ensuring adherence to SLC standards, policies, and procedures.

Requirements

BS degree from an accredited school of nursing.
Registered nurse with a current state license.
Certification in CPR, AED, and First Aid.
High school diploma or GED.
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English fluently.
Ability to meet or exceed the company’s attendance and punctuality standards.
Ability to use Electronic Records and miscellaneous software and office equipment.
Ability to understand and follow directions as given.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

Two years’ experience in a similar healthcare position preferred.

Responsibilities

Develops, organizes, and operates the nursing services for the Skilled Nursing department.
Collaborates with the Resident Care Director to provide quality nursing care to residents.
Ensures significant clinical developments of residents are reported to physicians, the Medical Director, the Executive Director, and State (if necessary).
Coordinates nursing services for Skilled Nursing residents, including procuring outside sources such as Home Health, private duty, Hospice, rehabilitation services, and psychological services.
Develops and maintains a schedule of daily rounds and assignments for all nursing associates to ensure 24-hour coverage sufficient to meet federal and state regulatory requirements and SLC's standards.
Orders all nursing supplies, office supplies, and equipment for Skilled Nursing.
Develops and participates in a new associate orientation program, including private duty and agency associates.
Attends and prepares necessary information for Quarterly Assurance Meetings and annual policy reviews.
Assumes the responsibilities of the Administrator in their absence.
Serves “on-call” on weekends and after normal working hours.
Accepts “Manager on Duty” responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
Participates in and attends all required in-service training and education programs as scheduled.
Performs other duties as assigned.