Director of Nursing - DON
About The Position
The Director of Nursing (DON) leads clinical operations and nursing services at Woodstock Valley Health and Rehabilitation, ensuring high standards of resident care, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement. The role provides education, mentorship, and leadership development to the nursing team and oversees clinical operations, staffing, policies, and departmental goals. In the absence of the Executive Director, the DON executes resident care policies and helps ensure smooth facility operations. The organization focuses on compassionate, comprehensive care that supports residents’ physical, mental, and emotional well-being, while promoting respect and autonomy. It uses healthcare technology and evolving treatments and approaches to support better outcomes and quality of life for older adults.
Requirements
- Current, unencumbered RN license in the state.
- RN nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
- At least two years of leadership experience in nursing services administration.
- Experience in a healthcare setting serving the same age or type of resident population.
- Strong knowledge of nursing management, planning, budgeting, and regulatory compliance.
- Familiarity with accreditation standards and state and federal healthcare regulations.
- Proven ability to lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing nursing team.
- Compassionate, dedicated, and committed to excellence in resident care.
Responsibilities
- Provide ongoing education, mentorship, and leadership development to clinical staff.
- Ensure high-quality, efficient, and safe patient care in accordance with facility policies and regulations.
- Set and monitor departmental goals and objectives aligned with nursing ethics and standards of practice.
- Recruit, hire, and retain nursing staff while ensuring compliance with staffing requirements.
- Develop and implement competency and skills checklists for nursing staff, including contracted team members.
- Prepare and manage the nursing department’s annual operating budget.
- Maintain current policies and procedures and ensure compliance with corporate, state, and federal regulations.
- Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Team to promote holistic, person-centered care.
- Ensure compliance with resident rights policies and work to resolve resident grievances.
- Drive innovation and process improvements to enhance healthcare outcomes and operational efficiency.
- In the absence of the Executive Director, execute resident care policies and help ensure smooth facility operations.
Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Comprehensive health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- 401(k).
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Access to earned but unpaid wages in advance.
- Access to an app for finding and booking open shifts or requesting additional hours.
- Innovative purchasing program offering products with payment over time, no interest, no credit check, and no hidden fees.
- Free access to online learning courses for senior care and health and human services, including courses that may help satisfy certification or professional development needs.
- Discounts of up to 20% on employee personal wireless accounts and auto rentals through designated vendors.
- Employee Assistance Fund for confidential applications for help in unexpected catastrophic situations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
Associate degree
