Resource / Travel Director of Nursing (DON)

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

The ideal Director of Nursing Float Candidate is very detailed orientated, organized, great knowledge of policies and governmental regulations. A passion for supporting and training Stakeholders to provide the best care possible to residents. The ability to travel to assigned sites Monday – Friday is a must.

Responsibilities

• Manage the overall operations of the Nursing Department during absence of a facility Director of Nursing in accordance with Company policies, standards of nursing practices, Reimbursement compliance and governmental regulations, in order to maintain excellent care of all residents’ needs.
• Responsible for responding to situations where additional resources or oversight is required in facilities, with special emphasis on process, systems validation and correction. Assist with development and implementation of job skills training, in-service education as required by state/federal regulations for the nursing department.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse with ability to obtain multi-state licensures.
• Minimum of five (5) years related experience; supervisory experience preferred.
• Eighty to ninety percent (80% - 90%) travel with overnight stays.