5-7 years of experience in long-term care as a Director of Nursing (DON)
Strong leadership skills to guide nursing staff
Ability to implement innovative patient care techniques
Experience in community outreach program development
Proficient in patient care administration and diagnostics
Knowledge of current nursing technologies and practices
Responsibilities
Schedule nursing staff and aides for optimal patient care
Provide high-quality patient care through medication administration and diagnostics
Teach nursing courses to enhance staff knowledge and skills
Counsel patients on self-care and medication side effects
Create community outreach programs for health education
Develop patient treatment plans based on best practices
Maintain detailed patient records for continuity of care
Benefits
Opportunity to make a significant impact on patient lives
Supportive and fast-paced work environment
Chance to mentor and develop young nursing professionals
Involvement in innovative patient care initiatives
Engagement in community health education programs
Full Job Description
Birchwood rehab is now hiring a Fulltime Registered Nurse for the Director of Nuring Position.
Must have LTC experience as a DON
Do you look forward to caring for others by planning patient care, administering medicines, performing diagnostic tests and operating medical equipment? Do you enjoy creating a strong foundation for young nurses to build a flourishing career on by providing guidance and educational courses? If you do, apply for the Director of Nursing (DON) role at our medical facility. This fast-paced, caring environment gives you the perfect place to implement new community outreach programs and innovative patient care techniques all while working as a part of a dedicated team. You get the chance to make a difference and enrich the lives of countless patients and their families right when you start as the director of nursing. Job Responsibilities
Schedule nurses, aides and practitioners to make sure the staff is used in the best way possible and all of the patients will be cared for
Provide top-of-the-line care to patients by giving them medicine, reading equipment and diagnosing diseases or injuries
Teach educational nursing courses to keep those under you up to date on the newest technology and patient care procedures
Counsel patients on self-care and the potential side effects drug regimens can have so they fully understand their options and how to take care of themselves
Create community outreach programs designed to educate the public on staying healthy, living with diabetes and planning for families
Develop patient treatment plans using standard of care, scientific rationale and professional practice policies as guidelines
Maintain detailed records of patient history to make it easier for doctors and other medical professionals to help the patients during their stay and in the future
