Director of Nursing DON

DON (Director of Nursing)

Registered Nurse (RN)

Rockledge Health and Rehabilitation Center is looking for an outstanding Director of Nursing.

We offer excellent wages, competitive benefits, and much more. We feature a monthly fun activities calendar for our staff, along with employee appreciation days.

ABOUT ROCKLEDGE - we are a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility that is dedicated to helping our residents maximize their potential and live their lives to the fullest. We offer a modern, comfortable, and secure facility staffed by caring professionals where individuals receive the finest sub-acute medical care, rehabilitation services, and 24-hour skilled nursing care. We are committed to maintaining a facility where compassionate care is provided in an environment of respect, dignity. It is also a great working environment for our staff as we truly value and appreciate each member of our team.

Director of Nursing Primary Responsibilities Include:

Participates in the development and/or the implementation of philosophy, objectives, policies and standards of Nursing practice in accordance with the goals of the organization
Maintains adequate Nursing coverage to provide safe Nursing care for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assure that all customers are treated fairly, with compassion, dignity and respect
Works with the Administrator to develop, allocate and control the budget for the Department of Nursing Services
Collects and analyzes clinical data from internal and external sources for Quality Assurance measures. Presents findings and plans for continuously improvement monthly to the Quality Assurance/Risk Management Committee
Completes daily rounds on the units to observe customers and to determine if Nursing needs are being met
Provides direction to Nursing staff through written policies, procedures, Nursing administration meetings, routine staff meetings, and written memos

Director of Nursing Education and Experience Requirements:

Active Florida RN license
Up-to-date physical assessment skills and comprehensive knowledge of nursing principles
A minimum of 5 years full-time or equivalent clinical experience with at least 2 years experience in nursing supervision in the long-term care setting is required
CPR certification