Director of Nursing

Position: Director of Nursing (DON)

Starting Salary: $100,000

This individual organizes and oversees all nursing operations of the facility. You will create a collaborative and efficient workplace with attention to quality standards and policies. There, all personnel will be able to do their best in caring for patients. A director of nursing should have once been a hard-working and compassionate registered nurse who steadily developed their managerial and administrative skills. Being efficient, dedicated, a good listener and a problem-solver will open our door for you. The goal is to foster an excellent environment that will support everyone working to benefit the hospital and patients alike.

Responsibilities:

Direct, oversee and evaluate all nursing personnel (registered nurses, LPN, etc.)
Guide staffing procedures
Set objectives and long-term goals for the nursing department
Organize and coordinate admission, nursing, and patient care procedures
Develop and enforce policies aiming for legal compliance and high-quality standards
Control budgets and monitor expenditures
Resolve issues and deficiencies when needed
Manage record-keeping procedures
Collaborate with other departments and professionals to streamline operations
Report to upper management

Requirements:

Proven experience as director of nursing
Skilled Nursing facility experience
Great understanding knowledge of legal regulations and best practices in healthcare
Willingness to keep abreast of changing standards in nursing administration
Excellent ability to lead and develop personnel
Great communication and people skills
Outstanding organizational and stress management skills
Aptitude for problem-solving
Valid RN license and CPR certification