How you make a difference

In their role, the Director of Nursing (DON) is accountable for developing and implementing nursing policies and procedures that align with best practices and meet regulatory requirements. They work closely with the Medical Director to promote high standards of care and support the professional development of nursing staff to provide quality care to patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversees daily operations and manages budgets, policies, and procedures to align with facility goals and objectives.
• Organizes service delivery, manage resources, and collaborate with other departments, facilities, persons served, families, and visitors.
• Leads quality improvement activities, provides direct supervision, and serves as a resource and consultant to nursing staff.
• Monitors safety issues, evaluate service delivery and staff growth, and adhere to the organization's Code of Conduct.

• Demonstrates knowledge of risk management, clinical precautions, infection control, fall prevention, utilization of special procedures, environmental checks, fire disaster procedures, and alternatives to use with regards to seclusion/restraint methods.

Additional Details
• Shift schedule and expected working hours
Typical hours should be listed as M-F 0800-1630 with on call requirements.
-Candidates will need to understand if there are call offs and we are unable to secure coverage; they may need to fill the vacancy for operational need and to ensure patient care is delivered. (Add Comp if floor coverage in addition to normal work hours)
-If known vacancies that cannot be filled - they may be asked to deviate their schedule to ensure coverage.
OR they may need to physically support their team on the floor assisting in tasks to ensure quality patient care.
• Required and preferred RN experience
RN for at least 5 years
-Previous leadership role preferred - ER Charge or urgent care would potentially thrive.
-ER/ Acute Care/ Correctional Experience Preferred
• Regulatory and compliance knowledge requirements
NCCHC knowledge would be a bonus - OR - significant support from the regional team to help explain standards and re-align the care to meet the standards.
• The type of candidate you believe would be most successful in this role
-(may need to find a better way to word this) They will need to be adaptable, team player, capable of triaging/prioritizing - they will need to be able to teach/onboard
• Cultural fit and character traits that would align with the team and facility
This team needs a strong leader who has drive for shifting/improving culture; they will need to be hungry for a challenge and the ability to find unconventional ways to problem solve while maintaining company standards and expectations. Someone who can hold people accountable while also ensuring they earn their trust. The person will need to have a positive attitude and be able to juggle the multiple personalities on this healthcare team. They will need to have a strong ethical compass with a desire to ensure the best possible patient care. The ability to operate with autonomy and not need constant direction. They will need to be willing to ask questions and escalate to site leadership but also regional resources.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing

Experience

• 2 years of supervisory experience in an acute setting recommended
• Emergency Room, Communicable Disease, with Medical and Surgical experience preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Have and maintain current licensure as a Registered Nurse within the state of employment.
• Obtain and maintain CPR certification