Director of Nursing/DON

Job Description

Job Description

Shelby Oaks Post Acute is a senior care facility in Memphis, Tennessee, that offers services including skilled nursing, long-term care, and short-term rehabilitation. With a capacity of 77 residents, the facility provides both private and semi-private rooms, focusing on creating a comfortable and supportive environment. Amenities include tailored dietary plans, laundry services, and salon access. The facility emphasizes personalized care plans to cater to the unique needs of each resident.

Why Join us?

At Shelby Oaks Post Acute, we are dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care for our residents in a supportive and enriching environment. Our facility offers skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care, serving residents with dignity and respect.

We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team of dedicated professionals. Whether you are an experienced caregiver or looking to start a meaningful career in healthcare, Shelby Oaks offers a collaborative and rewarding workplace where your contributions make a difference every day.

Position Overview:

The Director of Nursing is responsible for organizing and overseeing all nursing operations within the facility. This role involves directing the day-to-day nursing functions in strict accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern long-term care facilities. The DON ensures adherence to facility policies and procedures to provide the highest degree of quality care to all patients and residents at all times.

Leadership & Oversight:

• Direct, oversee, and evaluate all nursing personnel (Registered Nurses, LPNs, etc.).
• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the facility's nursing programs and activities.
• Delegate a responsible staff member to act on your behalf when absent from the facility.
• Report to upper management.

Operations & Compliance:

• Organize and coordinate admission, nursing, and patient care procedures.
• Develop and enforce policies to ensure legal compliance and high quality standards.
• Make routine inspections to confirm established nursing policies and procedures are being implemented and followed, reporting findings to the Administrator.
• Resolve issues and deficiencies as needed.
• Ensure appropriate policies are followed for background checks and reporting to a Nurse Aide Registry.
• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) by authorized government agencies and report activities to the Administrator.
• Manage record-keeping procedures.

Interdepartmental Collaboration & Communication:

• Assist nursing managers and charge nurses with the development and implementation of performance evaluations.
• Assist nursing in developing and using nursing departmental policies and procedures, fostering a team-oriented rapport among all departments.
• Collaborate with other departments and professionals to streamline operations.
• Interpret the facility's policies and procedures to employees, residents, family members, visitors, and government agencies as necessary.
• Maintain an adequate liaison with families and residents.
• Represent the facility at and participate in nursing meetings relevant to the long-term care industry, reporting activities to the Administrator.

Financial Management:

• Control budgets and monitor expenditures.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Director of Nursing in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) setting.
• Valid Tennessee (TN) RN license or compact state license.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a DON is preferred.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic status, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by law.