Director of Nursing (DON) - Dexter Healthcare - Dexter, ME
About The Position
The Director of Nursing plans, organizes, develops, and directs the overall operations of the Nursing Services department, ensuring high-quality resident care in accordance with governing laws, regulations, and company standards. The role champions clinical excellence, mentors and empowers the nursing team, and fosters a collaborative, supportive environment. The Director of Nursing oversees staff development and leadership, professional nursing excellence, facility operations, and fiscal management. The position also works with facility leadership and community stakeholders to support resident care, health and rehabilitation programs, safety, and service quality.
Requirements
- Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Maine.
- CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation, and maintained continuously during employment.
- 2 to 4 years of related nursing and leadership experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Solid personal computer and Electronic Medical Record (EMR) skills.
- Strong leadership abilities to develop new team strengths.
- Advanced analytical skills to turn data into action.
- Sound reasoning, judgment, and critical thinking skills.
Responsibilities
- Direct, supervise, evaluate, recruit, select, hire, train, counsel, and oversee nursing personnel.
- Coach and develop staff and the leadership team, establishing clear operational benchmarks.
- Develop organizational policies, procedures, and instructional materials, and conduct in-service and community-based educational programs.
- Collaborate with the leadership team to establish appropriate C.N.A. and L.P.N. staffing levels per shift based on budgeted NHPPD.
- Stay current on medical advances, computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment, data processing technology, health insurance changes, and financing options.
- Consult with medical, business, and community groups to discuss service problems, respond to community needs, enhance public relations, and promote health and rehabilitation programs.
- Maintain knowledge of long-term care nursing practices, laws, guidelines, and company policies, including harassment and complaint procedures.
- Communicate effectively with physicians, nursing staff, and professional and non-professional team members, while retaining direct nursing care skills as necessary.
- Conduct and administer fiscal operations, including accounting, budget planning, authorizing expenditures, establishing service rates, and coordinating financial reporting.
- Plan, organize, and interpret Nursing Services programs, goals, objectives, and policies, maintaining communication with governing boards and department heads.
- Review and analyze facility data to support planning, risk management, service utilization, and quality initiative reporting.
- Optimize the use of diagnostic services, inpatient beds, and staff resources.
- Inspect facilities to ensure emergency readiness and safety and sanitation compliance.
Benefits
- Annual performance bonus.
- Tuition reimbursement and professional education support.
- Medical, dental, vision, and disability benefits for full-time employees.
- Employer-paid life insurance.
- Flexible Spending Accounts, including medical and dependent care.
- 401(k) retirement savings program with employer contributions.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) available to all employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
