DON Director of Nursing

YAD Health

$80K — $95K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduated from an accredited nursing program
  • Director of Nursing (DON) experience is essential
  • Bachelor's degree in Science, Nursing or a related field is preferred
  • At least 3 years of Registered Nurse (R.N.) experience preferred

Responsibilities

  • Plan, direct, and supervise nursing staff activities
  • Ensure compliance with all regulations at federal, state, and local levels
  • Develop, implement, and update nursing department policies and procedures
  • Provide consistent staffing to meet resident needs and regulatory requirements
  • Participate in annual surveys by health agencies
  • Review inspection deficiencies with relevant department heads
  • Operate the nursing department within budget constraints
  • Conduct annual performance reviews and provide staff guidance
  • Educate and train staff members on best practices
  • Maintain infection control and safety precautions in the department
  • Respond promptly to resident care call lights
  • Assist with admissions and transfers of residents
  • Communicate effectively with residents and families
  • Participate in departmental meetings and training

Benefits

  • New added bonuses and perks
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Paid orientation
  • Supportive management environment
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Employee discounts
  • Same day pay option
  • Employee Engagement program
  • Staff appreciation events and giveaways
  • Company merchandise
  • Annual raises
  • Pathways for career advancement
  • Tuition assistance for staff and dependents through university partnerships
Full Job Description
DON Director of Nursing

** Excellent pay for the right candidate**

Essential Functions for DON:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Plans, directs, and supervises the activities of the nursing staff.

2. Ensures the nursing department is in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

3. Develop, implement and update department policy and procedures when necessary or as directed.

4. Responsible for providing consistent and sufficient staffing for Resident needs as well as regulatory requirements.

5. Participates in Federal, State and Local agency annual surveys.

6. Review with appropriate department heads any deficiencies noted by government agencies during inspections.

7. Responsible for operating the Nursing Department within budgetary guidelines and limitations.

8. Completes annual performance reviews of all subordinate staff. Provides guidance and education to staff in regard to their performance.

9. Provides counseling and disciplinary action to subordinate staff members as needed.

10. Responsible for training and educating staff members.

11. Assure that established infection control and standard precaution practices are maintained at all times. Follow established safety precautions when preforming tasks and using equipment and supplies.

12. Reports all hazardous conditions, damaged equipment and supply issues to the appropriate persons.

13. Maintains the comfort, privacy and dignity of Residents and interacts with them in a manner that displays warmth, respect and promotes a caring environment.

14. Must answer and respond to call lights promptly and courteously when working in Resident care areas.

15. Assist with new admissions, re-admissions and assist with the transfer of Residents to different rooms within the facility.

16. Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with Residents, visitors, families, peers and supervisors.

17. Attend and participate in departmental meetings and in-services.

Education, Licensure, and Experience for DON Director of Nursing:
Required:

  • Graduate from an accredited nursing program
  • DON experience a must

Preferred:
  • Bachelor's degree in Science, Nursing or related field
  • 3 years R.N. experience

Amazing Benefits!
  • New added bonuses and perks
  • PTO
  • Paid orientation
  • Very supportive management
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401 (k)
  • Employee discounts
  • Same day pay option
  • Employee Engagement program
  • Staff appreciation lunches and give outs
  • Company Swag
  • Annual raises
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • University partner, offering tuition assistance to staff and dependents


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