Director of Nursing (DON)
About The Position
The Director of Nursing (DON) is responsible for organizing and administering the facility’s nursing services including establishing goals, developing policies and procedures, and ensuring adequate numbers and qualifications of staff are available to perform nursing services. The Director of Nursing is responsible for the Infection Control (IC) program for the facility, including developing policies, establishing types of surveillance and criteria, collecting data, and implementing educational and/or corrective measures as needed. This role requires familiarity with legal and ethical aspects of health care services, the ability to direct and instruct employees in duties, techniques, and principles, and the capacity to maintain a good working relationship with other departments. This position is also eligible for an annual bonus based on department and facility performance.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of demonstrated experience in a progressively responsible management and leadership role in either a hospital, residential treatment center, or acute care hospital
- Current license to practice professional nursing in the state of Tennessee
- Minimum Associate of Science in Nursing
- Demonstrated working knowledge of behavioral health nursing clinical practices and management
- Extensive knowledge of principles and practices relevant to nursing and patient care activities
- Ability to plan, direct, and monitor others’ activities
- Demonstrated leadership abilities that contribute to a positive work environment
Nice To Haves
- Master of Science in Nursing preferred
Responsibilities
- Organizing and administering the facility’s nursing services
- Establishing goals for nursing services
- Developing policies and procedures for nursing services
- Ensuring adequate numbers and qualifications of staff are available to perform nursing services
- Managing the Infection Control (IC) program for the facility
- Developing policies for the IC program
- Establishing surveillance types and criteria for the IC program
- Collecting data for the IC program
- Implementing educational and/or corrective measures as needed for the IC program
- Directing and instructing employees in duties, techniques, and principles
- Maintaining a good working relationship with other departments
Benefits
- Tuition Assistance to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
- Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations
- Diverse programming to expand your experience and energize your career
- HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
- Relocation Assistance Available
- Competitive Compensation
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match
- Discounted stock plan
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- $10,000 Sign-on Bonus
- Annual bonus based on department and facility performance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
