Director of Nursing, SNF/LTC, DON

Do you look forward to caring for others by planning patient care, administering medicines, performing diagnostic tests and operating medical equipment? Do you enjoy creating a strong foundation for young nurses to build a flourishing career on by providing guidance and educational courses? If you do, apply for the Director of Nursing (DON) role at our medical facility.

This fast-paced, caring environment gives you the perfect place to implement new community outreach programs and innovative patient care techniques all while working as a part of a dedicated team. You get the chance to make a difference and enrich the lives of countless patients and their families right when you start as the director of nursing.

Job Responsibilities Provide top-of-the-line care to patients by giving them medicine, reading equipment and diagnosing diseases or injuries Teach educational nursing courses to keep those under you up to date on the newest technology and patient care procedures Counsel patients on self-care and the potential side effects drug regimens can have so they fully understand their options and how to take care of themselves Create community outreach programs designed to educate the public on staying healthy, living with diabetes and planning for families Develop patient treatment plans using standard of care, scientific rationale and professional practice policies as guidelines Maintain detailed records of patient history to make it easier for doctors and other medical professionals to help the patients during their stay and in the future