Director Of Nursing

Director Of NursingThe Director of Nursing is responsible for administration of nursing service in the Center. He/she directs, plans, and coordinates service activities of professional Nursing and auxiliary Nursing personnel in rendering customer care. The Director of Nursing interprets Center policies and regulations to all Nursing personnel and ensures compliance, as well as analyzes and evaluates Nursing and related services rendered to improve quality of customer care and to better utilize staff time and abilities. The Director of Nursing also ensures the provision of in-service training programs for nursing personnel.DON ResponsibilitiesParticipates in the development and/or the implementation of philosophy, objectives, policies, and standards of Nursing practice in accordance with the goals of the organizationMaintains adequate Nursing coverage to provide safe Nursing care for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assure that all customers are treated fairly, with compassion, dignity, and respectWorks with the Administrator to develop, allocate and control the budget for the Department of Nursing ServicesCollects and analyzes clinical data from internal and external sources for Quality Assurance measures. Presents findings and plans for continuously improvement monthly to the Quality Assurance/Risk Management CommitteeCompletes daily rounds on the units to observe customers and to determine if Nursing needs are being metProvides direction to Nursing staff through written policies, procedures, Nursing administration meetings, routine staff meetings, and written memosDON RequirementsValid RN nursing licenseAbility to quickly learn and navigate Point Click Care softwareValid CPR & IV CertificationClinical Leadership experience requiredDON BenefitsFlexible scheduleBenefits after 60 daysPaid time offAn engaging work environmentGrowth opportunities plus so much more!Medical SpecialtyGeriatrics