Director of Nursing (DON)

Birmingham Green Health Center for Comm Cnts•Manassas, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Birmingham Green, a person-centered care-focused community located in Manassas, Virginia, is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) to lead their dedicated team and make a difference in the lives of seniors. The community strives to create a home-like environment that prioritizes the overall well-being of residents, encompassing physical, emotional, and social aspects. As the DON, the individual will oversee and direct the work of the nursing staff, including performance evaluations and disciplinary actions, ensuring high-quality care is provided on all shifts. The role also involves communication with families and physicians to ensure optimal resident care. The DON is responsible for a broad range of Nursing Department services, including staff hiring, establishing departmental procedures, staff training, and organizing and delivering nursing care. They work closely with all levels of nursing staff and serve as a liaison with other departments and outside organizations. The DON is responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality care to residents on all shifts.

Requirements

Nursing School Graduate and current unencumbered VA license
Registered Nurse
At least 3 years of experience as a DON, preferably in long-term care and/or rehabilitative/restorative nursing
Adult CPR (current certification) and IV Therapy certificates
Knowledge of medical/nursing practices and procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines, including those related to nursing and assisted living care, facilities, and Medicare
Sound nursing judgment and hands-on nursing care skills, including the ability to deliver urgent nursing care when necessary
Used to behavior and needs of elderly people, as well as integrity and discretion in dealing with personal and health information (including HIPAA compliance)
Strong interpersonal, supervisory, and leadership skills
Can read and interpret technical instructions and materials, accurately document treatment, and write clear reports and business correspondence
Problem-solver, detail-oriented, and able to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Good basic math and computer skills
Organized, adaptable, patient, reliable, safety-minded, empathetic, and a team player
Lifting up to 25 pounds unassisted, sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, reaching, turning, bending, stooping, crouching and kneeling, balancing and maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling, reaching over the head, pushing/pulling, grasping with both hands, and fine manipulation.

Nice To Haves

BSN is preferred
Rehabilitative and restorative nursing skills are preferred

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and implement a nursing services program to meet resident medical needs
Coordinate resident admission with families and social services departments
Monitor care and develop care plans, consulting with physicians and staff
Maintain relationships with physicians, pharmacists, and service providers
Coordinate nursing services with other resident services for continuity of care
Oversee staffing, including interviewing, hiring, and training
Collaborate the development of policies and guidelines for the nursing assistant training program
Investigate and respond to resident and family concerns
Develop policies and guidelines for a geriatric nursing assistant training program
Oversee ordering and care of supplies and equipment
Complete required forms, reports, evaluations, and studies
Ensure compliance with policies and procedures for personnel, residents, and visitors
Maintain and update written policies and procedures
Participate in surveys, inspections, in-service classes, and meetings
Participate in Nursing Administration on-call rotation