DON - Director of Nursing

General Purpose:

Organizes, directs, and oversees the work of the nursing team, nursing programs, compliance

with facility policies and applicable state and federal regulations, and customizes procedures to

ensure the highest degree of quality care is offered. The Director of Nursing has administrative

and managerial authority, responsibility, and accountability for the functions, activities, and

training of the nursing team.

Qualifications:

• Must have and maintain throughout employment an unencumbered Registered Nurse

(RN) licensure issued by the State Board of Nursing.

• Must have valid CPR certification and maintain active CPR certification throughout

employment.

• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills in the areas of nursing administration,

nursing practice, rehabilitation, and employee relations management.

• Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as state and

federal regulations specific to nursing home operation and licensure.

• Must have knowledge of abuse, neglect, exploitation, misappropriation, mistreatment,

and injury of unknown origin regulations and reporting requirements.

• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actions.

• Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work

harmoniously with residents, families, vendors, visitors, government agencies, facility

staff, hospital personnel, hospice representatives, and the general public.

• Must have excellent follow-through.

• Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret programs,

goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality

individualized care.

• Ability to manage through delegation, goal setting, and building respect from all nursing

staff through use of positive leadership principles.

• Ability to prepare and present educational material and or reports to various audiences.

• Ability to formulate reports, disseminate information, interpret data, and coordinate with

multiple departments.

• Must be able to lift 60-70lbs frequently.

• Must be able to stand and/or walk throughout the scheduled shift.

• Must have knowledge of computer systems, systems applications, and other office

equipment.

• Must adhere to facility dress code.

• Must agree to participate in on-call duties (24/7) and work nights, weekends, and

holidays as needed.

• Must have excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills.

• Must have working knowledge of the facility's fire, safety, and disaster procedures.

• Must be able to meet all local health regulations, and pass pre/post-employment physical

exam if required. This requirement also includes drug screening, criminal background

investigation, and reference inquiry.

• Must have the ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships through the use of

tactful, direct and sensitive interaction. Must be able to communicate verbally in a

positive and professional manner.

• Must be able to relate positively and favorably to residents, families, co-workers, and to

work cooperatively with others.

• Must attend in-service/education programs as required to learn new procedures and

develop skills to meet regulatory compliance.

• Must agree not to disclose resident protected health information and report suspected or

known violations of such to the Administrator.