Director of Nursing (DON)

Job Title

Full Time Day; 8am-4:30pm; On Call Rotation

Presbyterian Senior Living is a mission-driven organization that lives our values of fostering teamwork, upholding integrity, embracing innovation and leading with compassion in all that we do. Our legacy of serving more than 6,000 older adults with respect and dignity for over 95 years supports our mission to promote wholeness of body, mind and spirit for all that live within our communities.

If you are compassionate, driven and enjoy working with an organization that is committed to valuing the diversity of all team members, one that offers a variety of schedules, career development, excellent benefit options, and more; PSL is for you! Whether you are a nurse, caregiver, culinary professional, maintenance worker or looking for a new career, we offer a wide range of career opportunities to fit your skills and interest.

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse licensure (in the state of MD) required
• Active CPR required
• Wound Certification preferred
• Infection Preventionist Certification preferred
• Three-years Long-Term Care or Rehab experience
• One-year management experience
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred

Responsibilities and Expectations

• Develops and maintains nursing policies, procedures, objectives and practice standards.
• Prepares schedules within budgetary guidelines and ensures; assists with budget process.
• Maintains and prepares records, documentation and reports as required by policies and regulations.
• Acts as a catalyst for quality improvement.
• Performs daily rounding on residents and team members.
• Remains compliant with all federal, state, local and corporate regulations.
• Creates, maintains and supports a safe work environment and work practices.
• Responsible for the Comprehensive Resident Assessment and Interdisciplinary Plan of Care process.
• Assists with maintenance of nursing policies, procedures, objectives and standards of practice.
• Participates in talent acquisition process, training, supervision and corrective action for nursing team.
• Evaluates job performance and reviews peer evaluations for assigned team members.
• Participates in preparation of nursing schedules to assure adequate staffing and quality care.
• Conducts regular team meetings for all shifts.
• Maintains accurate resident census reports.
• Assists with licensure and certification tracking.
• Maintains budgetary control of supply inventory, cost containment and nursing team.
• Develops positive relationships and is accessible to all residents, families, visitors and team members.
• Promotes and supports culture of patient centered care and service.

Committee Participation

• Admissions Committee
• Quality Assurance Committee
• Risk Management Committee
• Pharmacy Committee
• Infection Control Committee