Director of Nursing DON

Job Title: DON- Director of Nursing

$100,000+ Plus $10,000 Sign-On Bonus

DON Position Description

Responsible for the administration and management of Nursing Services to residents in accordance with orders of the physicians and total needs of the residents. Responsible for 24-hour supervision of Nursing Services and directs the Nursing Department to maintain quality standards of care in accordance with current Federal, State, and Company standards, guidelines, and regulations. In absence of the Administrator, assumes the responsibility for center operations. The position conducts the nursing process – assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation with the entire clinical team.

DON Principal Responsibilities

• Assumes ultimate responsibility for coordinating plans for the total care of each resident which comply with physician’s orders, governmental regulations and facility resident care policies.
• Communicates and interprets policies and procedures to nursing staff, and monitors staff practices and implementation.
• Participates in all admissions decisions, and may visit prospective residents before admissions.
• Participates in daily and weekly management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, personnel, or resident complaints or concerns.
• Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

DON Qualifications

• Currently licensed as RN in the state practiced.
• An associate or Bachelor's Degree from an accredited nursing school is required.
• Five years in long-term or acute health care preferred.
• At least 2 years of nursing supervisory experience required.

DON BENEFITS

• 401K (Matching up to 2%)

• Annual Performance Evaluations

• Perfect Attendance Bonus

• Retention Bonus

• Paid Time Off

• Daily Pay Option

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Disability Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Electronic Documentation

• Employee Appreciation Events