Experience as a Director of Nursing in a Skilled Nursing Facility
Leadership skills to develop and retain nursing staff
Strong communication skills for collaboration with administration and staff
Knowledge of clinical standards and regulatory compliance
Responsibilities
Develop nursing service objectives and performance standards
Implement approved policies and procedures
Recruit and hire nursing and clinical staff
Evaluate nursing workload quality and productivity
Analyze staffing ratios based on resident needs
Interpret policies for internal and external stakeholders
Direct and supervise resident care
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and training
Supportive work environment focused on team building
Leadership role with significant impact on facility care
Comprehensive orientation program for new staff
Involvement in building positive community relationships
Full Job Description
Location:
5360 Glover Lane
Milton, FL 32570
Director of Nursing ( DON ) Job Summary:
We are looking for a true leader who will develop their team, hold staff accountable while building strong positive relationships, and strengthen staff retention. The DON has 24-hour responsibility and accountability for the management of nursing care and supervision of nursing staff. Partnering closely with the Administrator, the DON will help build on the positive momentum already established at the facility.
Director of Nursing ( DON ) Required Education/Experience:
Current license as a Registered Nurse (RN ) in the State of Florida
DON Skilled Nursing Facility experience
Director of Nursing ( DON ) Major Duties/Critical Tasks:
Assume responsibility for the development of nursing service objectives and performance standards of nursing practice for each category of nursing personnel
Assume accountability for the organization and implementation of approved policies and procedures
Interview, select, and hire staff both professional and non-professional clinical staff who will plan, provide, and evaluate care of the elderly and chronically ill residents
Evaluate the quality and productivity of the nursing workload
Analyze and evaluate nursing staff ratio based on acuity and resident's needs
Interpret policy and procedure internally for nursing staff, all ancillary staff, and externally for community and regulatory agencies
Direct, evaluate and supervise all resident care and initiate corrective action as necessary
Plan and direct nursing staff orientation, in service education, and competency testing
Assess resident care needs and assist in the development of individualized plans of resident care
Assume responsibility for implementation of Clinical and Prospective Payment System Minimum Data Set completion schedule
Assess resident pre-admission and/or admission information and determine appropriate level of care
Assume responsibility for development and implementation of nursing rehabilitation and restorative programs
