Director of Nursing - DON - RN

Sylvan Shores Health & Wellness • La Porte, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Nursing (DON) supports Sylvan Shores Health & Wellness’ mission and Core Values by ensuring quality care through associate engagement, excellent clinical services, and patient and family satisfaction. The role directs the Nursing department’s policies, staffing, training, clinical services, regulatory compliance, investigations, and use of budgeted resources. The DON works with the corporate clinical team and coordinates care with interdisciplinary partners.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
• Valid RN license in Texas or a Compact State.
• Three to five years of progressive management or supervisory experience in long-term care, acute care, restorative, or geriatric nursing in Texas and in Skilled Nursing.
• Two to three years of DON experience in Skilled Nursing or Veterans Homes.
• Proficient in using Electronic Medical Records (PCC).

Responsibilities

• Establish and direct implementation of written Nursing department policies and procedures, and ensure associates understand and follow them.
• Work with the corporate clinical team to develop and implement departmental policies and procedures.
• Communicate changes in the Nurse Practice Act to nursing personnel and report violations to the State Board of Nurse Examiners.
• Ensure daily resident rounds are completed and participate in rounds.
• Protect the confidentiality of patient care information and patient rights.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary patient care management.
• Ensure effective organization and staffing of the Nursing department.
• Ensure nursing interventions address patients’ personal, physical, and cognitive needs and support self-care, identification, independence, choice, and social interaction.
• Evaluate nursing staff performance and monitor nursing service outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with community and regulatory standards, policies, and procedures; coordinate community committees and monitor efficient use of budgeted resources.
• Ensure Nursing department associates follow applicable state and federal employment laws and guidelines.
• Ensure Nursing associates are oriented, onboarded, and trained according to company policies and procedures.
• Develop and deliver training and in-service presentations.
• Discuss and implement corrective action plans for deficiencies identified in quality reviews.
• Oversee investigations involving patients and Nursing department associates.
• Review patient incidents to identify potential legal issues and patterns requiring preventive intervention.
• Ensure nursing staff are educated in and use infection-control practices that protect staff, patients, and families.
• Resolve Nursing department or community complaints from patients, families, responsible parties, medical staff, volunteers, and affiliated outside agencies.

Benefits

• Very competitive pay.
• Eligible for bonus plan.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance and LTD/AD&D insurance.
• Short-term disability.
• Supplemental insurance plans, including hospital indemnity, cancer policies, and legal plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director