Director of Nursing DON

Competitive wages based on experience  

Daily pay option available 

Flexible schedule for nursing staff 

Generous paid time off (PTO) package 

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance  

Supplemental disability and life insurance options available 

Flexible Spending Account 

401k available 

Career advancement opportunities / tuition reimbursement 

Complementary uniform  

Friendly work environment 

Referral bonus 

Identify and participate in process improvement initiatives that improve the customer experience, enhance workflow, and/or improve the work environment. 

Management duties including, but not limited to, hiring, training and developing, coaching and counseling, and terminating department staff, as deemed necessary. 

Ensure that all employment practices are administered fairly and without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.  

Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized governmental agencies. 

In the absence of the Administrator and Assistant Administrator (if applicable), assume responsibility for the facility. 

Oversee the employee health program in cooperation with the Medical Director and Staff Development Coordinator. 

Monitor the Weekly Level of Care Report, Dietary Consultant Report, Pharmacy Consultant Report and take appropriate actions. 

Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct the nursing services department, as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility. 

Assume administrative authority, responsibility and accountability for all functions, activities, and training of the nursing department. 

Organize, develop, and direct the administration and resident care of the nursing service department. 

Participate in Department Supervisor Meetings, Resident Care Plan Meetings, Budget Committee Meetings, Safety Committee Meetings, Quality Assessment and Assurance Committee Meetings, In-service Education, Family Council and any other meeting as directed by the Administrator. 

Meet monthly with staff on each shift. 

Meet daily with Director of Admissions/Marketing, Business Office Manager, and Administrator regarding admission and placement of proposed residents.  Evaluate prospective residents in terms of the nursing service they need and the capability of the facility to supply the needed service. 

Participate in coordination of resident services through departmental and appropriate staff committee meetings. 

Meet monthly with nursing staff regarding Chart Audit and Physician’s orders.  Review audit with Medical Records prior to submitting to Administration. 

Delegate to nursing service supervisory personnel the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary to perform their assigned duties. 

Make daily rounds of the nursing department to verify that all nursing service personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards. 

Coordinate with the ADON to determine staffing requirements based on current needs and State and Federal guidelines. 

Provide appropriate departmental in-service education programs in compliance with Corporate, State and Federal guidelines.   

Work closely with Administrator in resolving grievances with nursing staff, family members, and residents. 

Perform nursing services and deliver resident care services in compliance with corporate policies and State and Federal regulations. 

Inform state of any reportable incidents within appropriate time frames. Complete investigative analysis as required. 

Inform nursing service personnel of new admissions, their expected time of arrival, room assignment, etc. 

Greet newly admitted residents upon admission.  Escort to room as necessary. 

Make rounds with physicians as necessary.  Schedule physician visits as necessary. 

Schedule daily rounds to observe residents and to determine if nursing needs are being met in accordance with the resident’s request. 

Monitor medication passes and treatment schedules to verify that medications are being administered as ordered and that treatments are provided, as scheduled. 

Provide direct nursing care, as necessary. 

Regularly inspect the facility and nursing practices for compliance with federal, state, and local standards and regulations. 

Study Infection Control Reports, Medication Incident Reports and Resident Incident Reports for corrective action. 

Keep Administrator informed on a daily basis of nursing department functions, recommending changes in techniques or procedures for a more efficient operation. 

Promote favorable working conditions and relationships with administration, medical staff, consultants, other departments, residents, family members, volunteers, agencies, and any other individual or group affiliated with the facility. 

Review discharge summaries on a timely basis. 

Monitor nursing service personnel to verify that they are following established safety regulations in the use of equipment and supplies. 

Ensure that all nursing service personnel follow established departmental policies and procedures, including appropriate dress codes. 

Be on call for emergencies that supervisory personnel cannot handle. 

Assure proper handling and emergency care of residents, personnel, and visitors while on the job or in the building.