Director of Nursing (DON)

Birmingham Green Health Center For Comm Cnts•Manassas, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Birmingham Green, a person-centered care-focused community located in Manassas, Virginia, is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) to lead their dedicated team and make a difference in the lives of seniors. The community strives to create a home-like environment that prioritizes the overall well-being of residents, encompassing their physical, emotional, and social well-being. As the DON, you will oversee and direct the work of the nursing staff, including conducting performance evaluations and disciplinary actions, to ensure high-quality care is provided on all shifts. You will also communicate with families and physicians to ensure residents receive optimal care. The Director of Nursing (DON) is responsible for a broad range of Nursing Department services, including staff hiring, establishing departmental procedures, staff training, and organizing and delivering nursing care to facility residents. The DON works closely with all levels of nursing staff, particularly with key professional staff. The DON is responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality care to residents on all shifts and serves as a liaison with other departments and outside individuals and organizations providing related services to the residents. The DON also communicates with family and physicians to ensure optimum care for the residents.

Requirements

Nursing School Graduate and current unencumbered VA license
Registered Nurse
At least 3 years of experience as a DON, preferably in long-term care and/or rehabilitative/restorative nursing
Adult CPR (current certification) and IV Therapy certificates
Knowledge of medical/nursing practices and procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines, including those related to nursing and assisted living care, facilities, and Medicare
Sound nursing judgment and hands-on nursing care skills, including the ability to deliver urgent nursing care when necessary
Used to behavior and needs of elderly people, as well as integrity and discretion in dealing with personal and health information (including HIPAA compliance)
Strong interpersonal, supervisory, and leadership skills
Can read and interpret technical instructions and materials, accurately document treatment, and write clear reports and business correspondence
Problem-solver, detail-oriented, and able to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Good basic math and computer skills
Organized, adaptable, patient, reliable, safety-minded, empathetic, and a team player!
Current unencumbered RN (preferred) license through college, associate degree, or three-year diploma school. BSN is preferred.
Three – Five years experience in a long-term care facility as a DON or ADON. Rehabilitative and restorative nursing skills are preferred.
Knowledge and experience related to the physical and emotional needs of disabled adults and the elderly.
Knowledge of the laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to assisted living care.
Computer skills – MS Word, Excel, Outlook; Point Click Care

Nice To Haves

BSN is preferred.
Rehabilitative and restorative nursing skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and implement a nursing services program to meet resident medical needs
Coordinate resident admission with families and social services departments
Monitor care and develop care plans, consulting with physicians and staff
Maintain relationships with physicians, pharmacists, and service providers
Coordinate nursing services with other resident services for continuity of care
Oversee staffing, including interviewing, hiring, and training
Collaborate the development of policies and guidelines for the nursing assistant training program
Investigate and respond to resident and family concerns
Develop policies and guidelines for a geriatric nursing assistant training program
Oversee ordering and care of supplies and equipment
Complete required forms, reports, evaluations, and studies
Ensure compliance with policies and procedures for personnel, residents, and visitors
Maintain and update written policies and procedures
Participate in surveys, inspections, in-service classes, and meetings
Participate in Nursing Administration on-call rotation