Director of Nursing DON

Lake City Scranton Health Care Cener

$90K — $95K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years as a Director of Nursing (DON) in long-term care with stable work history
  • RN license in state of residency; BSN preferred
  • Proven communication, organization, and motivational skills
  • Ability to maintain positive employee and community relationships
  • In-depth knowledge of nursing practices, reimbursement regulations, and compliance standards

Responsibilities

  • Support and revise nursing department practices, philosophy, objectives, and standards for quality care
  • Implement a patient care planning process aligned with facility policies and regulatory requirements
  • Manage recruitment and retention of top-performing nursing team members
  • Conduct supervision and career coaching for existing staff
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local standards in nursing care

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement and nursing loan repayment programs
  • Access to local discounts and perks via PerkSpot
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) plan
  • Discounted pet insurance
  • DailyPay option for immediate access to wages
  • Flexible purchasing power through payroll deduction
  • Employee Assistance Plan for everyday challenges
  • Hardship/crisis support through the Helping Friends Foundation
  • Discounts on auto and home insurance through payroll deduction
Full Job Description
Position Summary

As Director of Nursing (DON) , you will be responsible for the overall quality clinical outcomes of the community. Priority one will be quality care, customer service and employee relations. In addition, regulatory management, attracting and retaining top performing talented team members as well as the supervision and career coaching of existing team members on staff.

We are looking for an experience Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our facility's care-giving team. The successful DON will be responsible for managing all aspects of nursing care for the community. Must value safety, security and patient wellness above all else. We strive to provide the best care possible while ensuring patient satisfaction in every interaction. The Director of Nursing is responsible for making sure those values are reflected in their staff at all times.

Full-time benefits start on the first day of the month following your start date!

Posted Salary Range

USD $90,000.00 - USD $95,000.00 /Yr.

Wage Commensuration

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, education and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Supports practices, philosophy, nursing objectives and standards of the Nursing Department and participates in the revision of the aforementioned items as necessary to ensure quality care to all patients/residents.
  • Ensures Implementation of a patient/resident care planning process in compliance with patient/resident needs, facility policies and procedures and regulatory requirements.


Qualifications & Requirements

  • Ideal candidate must be a skilled communicator, director and motivator.
  • Able to organize and prioritize many tasks effectively.
  • Desire to enrich resident and staff's lives.
  • 4+ years of experience as a Director of Nursing, DON in long term care - must have stable work history, dedication and commitment to lead our healthcare team.
  • RN (Registered Nurse) in state of residency, BSN a plus.
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain positive employee and community relationships.
  • Superior customer service skills.
  • Excellent computer skills coupled with the ability and willingness to learn new systems.
  • Knowledge of reimbursement regulations and nursing practices and procedures.
  • Ability to follow all applicable policies and procedures as well as current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern long term care homes.
  • Able to react to emergency situations appropriately when required.


Benefits

All of our employees are valued and receive a competitive wage; full time team members are also offered a comprehensive benefit package which includes:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance/ Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Tuition Reimbursement & Nursing Loan Repayment Programs
  • PerkSpot - Local Deals and Weekly Perks Program
  • 401(k)
  • Paid Time Off Plan
  • New Pet Insurance Discount available
  • DailyPay option available! - Get your pay, when you need it.
  • Purchasing Power - online purchase/payroll deduction
  • Tickets at Work - entertainment ticket discounts
  • Employee Assistance Plan - easy-to-use services to help with everyday challenges of life (available for all employees and their families)
  • Helping Friends Foundation - our employees' hardship/crisis fund
  • Auto and Home Insurance - employee discount available - payroll deduction!
  • In-facility education programs and more!


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