Director of Nursing DON

Essential functions of position

• Responsible for the planning, organizing, direction, supervision, and evaluation of all the nursing services provided in the facility

• Ensures nursing department compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and implementationof nursing programs

• Ensures maintenance of records and reports concerning resident care

• Ensures the orientation and training of nursing services personnel

• Manages the Nursing Services department within the budget

• Develop, maintain, and periodically update written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing department

• Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the Administrator as required concerning the operation of the nursing department

• Provide the Administrator with information relative to the nursing needs of the resident and the nursing service department's ability to meet those needs

• Develop methods for coordination of nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents' total regimen of care

• Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary

• Monitor the facility's survey reports and assist in developing plans of action to correct potential or identified problem areas

• Serve on, participate in, and attend various committees of the facility as appointed by the Administrator

• Determine the staffing needs of the nursing department necessary to meet the total nursing needs of the residents

• Responsible for, in conjunction with Human Resources, the recruitment and selection of nursing service personnel

• Ensure development of work assignments and schedule duty hours of nursing service personnel

• Perform other duties as assigned

Education/

Requirements

Registered Nurse License required with a minimum of 4 years related experience. Bachelor's Degree preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be organized and have the ability to communicate effectively with residents, their families, medical personnel. and facility staff in a confidential and professional manner.