Director of Nursing (DON) (RN)

Medicalodges

$85K — $102K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current RN registration in good standing in the respective state
  • Minimum of 4 years experience in healthcare settings
  • Preferred 1 year experience in a supervisory or management role
  • Possess strong leadership skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

Responsibilities

  • Assist in selecting, hiring, and training nursing staff
  • Monitor nursing care across all shifts
  • Oversee resident assessment and care plan development
  • Assign and approve work schedules for nursing staff
  • Consult on admissions and discharges with Admissions or Administrator
  • Collaborate with Administrator on nursing budgets and clinical needs
  • Prepare reports for QAPI meetings and lead clinical improvement plans

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development and training
  • Leadership role influencing nursing quality and standards
  • Collaborative environment working with admissions and administrative teams
  • Ability to make impactful decisions on patient care and nursing practices
  • Negotiable starting wage reflecting experience
Full Job Description
Description

Job Summary:

Responsible for the recruitment, retention, and training of all nursing staff to ensure legal procedures, nursing laws, state and federal regulations and standards are met and quality of care is provided to residents.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Assist in selection and hiring, evaluation, disciplinary action, and training of nursing personnel.
  • Monitoring nursing care and services provided on all shifts on a routine basis.
  • Overseeing the resident assessment process for all residents including completing assessments and development of resident plan of care.
  • Assigning and approving work schedules and monitoring and coordinating nursing activities of all shifts.
  • Consulting with Admissions or Administrator on admission, room assignments, and discharge of residents.
  • Consulting with Administrator in development of nursing budgets, clinical needs and purchases. Overseeing the ordering of nursing equipment and supplies as needed.
  • Preparing all relevant reports to present at QAPI meeting. Development, implementation and documentation of clinical performance improvement plans.

Job Qualifications and Skills:

  • Current registration as a Registered Nurse in good standing in the state in which the facility is located
  • Minimum four years experience in the health care field
  • Preferred one year supervisory or management role in health care field.
  • Possess leadership skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Wage is negotiable depending on years of nursing experience. Starting wage $85K/year.

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