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About The Position

The Director of Nursing (DON) is a registered nurse who oversees and supervises the care of all residents and provides direct resident/patient care as needed. The DON manages the nursing department and its staffing, develops and implements nursing policies and procedures, and ensures compliance, resident safety, and respectful treatment. The role includes coordinating with facility departments, physicians, families, and pharmacy services; managing staff recruitment, hiring, training, evaluation, and discipline; and overseeing department budgeting, reporting, quality activities, care planning, and regulatory survey follow-up. The DON supervises the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) and the nursing staff, directly or indirectly.

The position requires graduation from an accredited school of nursing. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred. The individual must be in good standing with the State Board of Nursing and maintain required continuing education and licensure. Seven years of nurse management experience is preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Suite products and Point Click Care (PCC) is required.

The employee may occasionally lift or move up to 75 pounds and is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, read, or hear. The role involves prolonged computer use, frequent use of office equipment, and may require travel by automobile or airline. The work environment is usually low to moderate in noise level.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must be in good standing with the State Board of Nursing and maintain all required continuing education and licensing requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite products and Point Click Care (PCC).
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Minimum of 7 years of nurse management experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire nursing department and its staffing levels.
• Develop and implement nursing policies and procedures and ensure compliance.
• Ensure resident safety and that residents are treated with utmost respect.
• Develop and conduct in-services for clinical staff.
• Recruit, hire, and train nursing staff.
• Coordinate pharmacy services and the destruction of expired or discontinued medication.
• Serve as a liaison between the facility, physicians, and family members.
• Act as a witness at a trial in the event of litigation.
• Work with other departments to ensure excellent overall resident care.
• Manage department budgeting and reporting.
• Keep current on regulation changes and disseminate information appropriately.
• Participate in quality assurance, Utilization Review, and Patient Care conferences.
• Participate in and assist with state surveys and required follow-up activity.
• Coordinate MDS and care planning.
• Conduct employee appraisals and resolve problems, including disciplinary actions and terminations.
• Maintain employee and resident/patient confidentiality.
• Provide direct, hands-on resident/patient care as needed.
• Supervise and manage the ADON and nursing staff, directly or indirectly.

What This Job Offers

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