Director of Nursing (DON) (RN)

Medicalodges

$75K — $95K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current Registered Nurse in good standing in the state
  • Minimum four years of healthcare experience
  • Preferred one year of supervisory or management experience
  • Demonstrated leadership skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Assist in hiring, evaluating, and training nursing staff
  • Monitor nursing care on all shifts regularly
  • Oversee resident assessments and care plan development
  • Assign and approve nursing schedules and activities
  • Consult with Admissions on resident placement and discharges
  • Collaborate with Administrator on nursing budgets and supply needs
  • Prepare reports for QAPI meetings and implement performance improvement plans

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Supportive work environment focused on quality care
  • Involvement in clinical decision-making and policy development
  • Leadership role with significant impact on resident care
  • Engagement in performance improvement initiatives
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

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