Director of Nursing (DON)

Otterbein SeniorLife • North Olmsted, OH

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About The Position

Otterbein Sunset House is hiring a Director of Nursing (DON) to lead the nursing team and oversee the quality of nursing care provided to residents across the campus. The DON collaborates with other departments to ensure health care services follow organizational policies and procedures, applicable regulations, and Otterbein’s mission and values. This position is a key member of the leadership team and reports to the Executive Director.

The DON oversees the nursing department’s day-to-day operations across three levels of care, supervises and develops staff, manages the department budget, and leads quality assurance and improvement efforts. The role also works with residents, families, physicians, pharmacists, and other health care professionals to address residents’ needs and provide exceptional care and service.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved nursing program.
• Valid Ohio Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Strong clinical skills.
• Effective communication and leadership skills.
• Commitment to exceptional customer service.
• Previous management experience.
• Demonstrated alignment with Otterbein’s mission and values and a passion for serving others.

Nice To Haves

• At least five years in a nursing leadership role is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure residents receive quality care 24 hours a day by training, scheduling, directing, and supervising sufficient staff.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the nursing department across all three levels of care.
• Develop and update policies and procedures for licensed areas.
• Collaborate with physicians, pharmacists, other health care professionals, and suppliers to support exceptional care and service.
• Work with residents, families, and responsible parties to address concerns, meet needs, and exceed expectations.
• Lead partners in effective resident assessment, care planning, intervention, and evaluation.
• Develop and implement systems to meet goals and address residents’ medical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Ensure department areas, equipment, and supplies are neat, clean, safe, and appropriately used.
• Ensure staff follow community and department policies, procedures, guidelines, and local and state regulations.
• Manage the nursing department budget.
• Lead quality assurance and improvement efforts.
• Coach and teach partners and help create the Otterbein Experience.

Benefits

• Medical insurance with free virtual doctor visits
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Pet insurance
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) accruing from day one
• Paid holidays
• DailyPay access to earned wages
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Tuition discounts through University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College partnerships
• Employee-Sponsored Crisis Fund
• Legal and identity theft protection
• Partner discounts through Access Perks
• Personal and professional development materials through RightNow Media @ Work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed