Director of Nursing

Wellpath • Stuart, FL

369d • $110,054 - $122,283

About The Position

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. This role involves overseeing daily operations, managing budgets, and ensuring that policies and procedures align with facility goals and objectives. The DON will also organize service delivery, manage resources, and collaborate with other departments, facilities, persons served, families, and visitors. Additionally, they will lead quality improvement activities, provide direct supervision, and serve as a resource and consultant to nursing staff. The position requires monitoring safety issues, evaluating service delivery and staff growth, and adhering to the organization's Code of Conduct.

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, manages resources, and collaborates 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, evaluates service delivery and staff growth, and adheres 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k
• DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it
• Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
• Company paid life insurance
• Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees