Director of Nursing (DON)

Wellpath•San Luis Obispo, CA

About The Position

The Director of Nursing (DON) is accountable for developing and implementing nursing policies and procedures that align with best practices and meet regulatory requirements. They work closely with the Medical Director to promote high standards of care and support the professional development of nursing staff to provide quality care to patients. This role is within a mission-driven organization that focuses on caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients, fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and offering autonomy in a warm team environment with growth and training opportunities. The organization emphasizes making a difference in the lives of the underserved and vulnerable, providing hope and healing with compassion, collaboration, and innovation.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing
2 years of supervisory experience in an acute setting recommended
Have and maintain current licensure as a Registered Nurse within the state of employment.
Obtain and maintain CPR certification

Nice To Haves

Emergency Room, Communicable Disease, with Medical and Surgical experience preferred

Responsibilities

Oversees daily operations and manages budgets, policies, and procedures to align with facility goals and objectives.
Organizes service delivery, manage resources, and collaborate with other departments, facilities, persons served, families, and visitors.
Leads quality improvement activities, provides direct supervision, and serves as a resource and consultant to nursing staff.
Monitors safety issues, evaluate service delivery and staff growth, and adhere to the organization's Code of Conduct.
Demonstrates knowledge of risk management, clinical precautions, infection control, fall prevention, utilization of special procedures, environmental checks, fire disaster procedures, and alternatives to use with regards to seclusion/restraint methods.