Director of Nursing

Wellpath•Tucker, AR

1h•$106,704 - $118,560

About The Position

Join a mission-driven organization with a people-first culture that offers excellent career growth opportunities. We care for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients, fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in a warm team environment. We provide ongoing training and development opportunities and have best-in-class clinical resources for training, education, and point-of-care support. In this role, 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.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing
2 years of supervisory experience in an acute setting recommended
Emergency Room, Communicable Disease, with Medical and Surgical experience preferred
Have and maintain current licensure as a Registered Nurse within the state of employment.
Obtain and maintain CPR certification

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.