Director of Nursing

Wellpath

$80K — $95K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduated from an accredited School of Nursing.
  • Minimum 2 years of leadership experience in acute care settings is required, preferably in Emergency Room or Communicable Disease care.
  • Current Registered Nurse licensure in the state of employment is necessary.
  • Must maintain CPR certification.
  • Corrections experience is advantageous but not required.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily operations and manage budgets, policies, and procedures aligned with facility objectives.
  • Organize service delivery and manage resources while collaborating with various departments and stakeholders.
  • Lead quality improvement initiatives and provide direct supervision to nursing staff.
  • Monitor safety protocols and evaluate service delivery and staff development in accordance with Code of Conduct.
  • Demonstrate knowledge in risk management and clinical safety measures, including infection control and fall prevention.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work closely with the Medical Director to enhance nursing practices.
  • Support for professional development of nursing staff.
  • Chance to lead and implement best practice policies in a healthcare setting.
  • Engagement in quality improvement activities influencing patient care.
  • Collaboration with various departments and stakeholders to enhance service delivery.
Full Job Description
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

Corrections experience a plus
Must have minimum 2 years leadership experience

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


This position is available only to those who reside in the United States.

Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.

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