Director of Nursing-DON
Core
Overall management of the nursing department, ensuring resident safety, compliance with regulations, and coordination of clinical services and staffing.
Role type
Director of Nursing (DON)
Builds
Nursing care operations and resident care plans
Domain
Healthcare / Long-term care facilities
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Nursing management, policy development, staff recruitment and training, budgeting, regulatory compliance, QA and utilization review, care planning, conflict resolution
Preferred skills
BSN degree, 7+ years of nurse management experience
Technologies
Microsoft Suite, Point Click Care (PCC)
Responsibilities
Manage nursing department and staffing levels; develop and implement nursing policies; ensure resident safety and respect; recruit, hire, and train nursing staff; coordinate pharmacy services; liaise with physicians and families; participate in QA, Utilization Review, and Patient Care conferences; assist with state surveys; conduct employee appraisals and disciplinary actions; provide direct resident care as needed
Seniority
Senior, management level
