Director of Nursing (DON)

Job Description

Job Description

The Director of Nursing (DON) leads and oversees our Nursing Department. The Director of Nursing (DON) develops a collaborative and efficient workplace with specific attention to quality resident care. The Director of Nursing (DON) performs a range of duties, including maintaining the Nursing Department, setting long-term goals, and overseeing record-keeping processes.

Qualifications for Director of Nursing (DON):

• A minimum of 1 years of experience in a similar role

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license required

• In-depth knowledge of legal policies and regulations in the healthcare industry

• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills

Duties and Responsibilities of Director of Nursing (DON) :

• Supervising all nursing staff

• Overseeing department budgets

• Reporting to higher management in the healthcare facilities

• Maintaining high standards of care for all patients

• Managing patients’ data and medical records as confidential records

• Communicating with doctors, patients and family members about patient health 

• Training and onboarding new nursing staff

• Providing ongoing education classes 

• Implementing new procedures and training Nurses on policies

 

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