Director of Nursing (DON)

Job Description

Job Description

The Palace Healthcare and Rehabilitation is seeking an experienced RN for our Director of Nursing position!

Welcome to The Palace!

Nestled on a scenic wooded property in Red Boiling Springs’ historic downtown, our wonderful home awaits you! Our center prides itself on providing top-quality care to our beloved residents and ensuring employee satisfaction. Our beautiful facility is a smaller center, allowing us to really connect and forge meaningful relationships with our residents. We strive to make sure our staff feels heard, respected, and valued. From fun-filled themed parties to hosting a music festival, there’s always something exciting just around the corner!

At The Palace, you’ll find a community that celebrates achievements and fosters a positive work environment. Experience a fulfilling career where your contributions truly make a difference. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

We offer:

• Work/Life Balance 

• Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Retirement Savings Plan

• Bonus Plan

• and more!

We are looking for an experienced Director of Nursing to organize and oversee all nursing operations of the facility. You will create a collaborative and efficient workplace with attention to quality standards and policies. There, all personnel will be able to do their best in caring for patients.

A Director of Nursing should have once been a hard-working and compassionate Registered Nurse who steadily developed their managerial and administrative skills. Being efficient, dedicated, a good listener, and a problem-solver is what will open the door for you.

Responsibilities:

• Direct, oversee, and evaluate all nursing personnel (RN, LPN, etc.)

• Guide staffing procedures

• Set objectives and long-term goals for the nursing department

• Organize and coordinate admission, nursing, and patient care procedures

• Develop and enforce policies aiming for legal compliance and high-quality standards

• Resolve issues and deficiencies when needed

• Collaborate with other departments and professionals to streamline operations

• Report to upper management

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as Director of Nursing is preferred 

• Valid nursing and CPR certification

• Active RN license required

• Degree in nursing; A Master’s degree in nursing or healthcare administration is a plus

• Must have experience in Long Term Care

• Understanding of basic budgeting and financial reporting

• Great knowledge of legal regulations and best practices in healthcare

• Willingness to keep abreast of changing standards in nursing administration

• Excellent ability to lead and develop personnel

• Great communication and people skills

• Outstanding organizational and stress management skills

• Aptitude in problem-solving

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Facility is an equal-opportunity employer. The Facility does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Facility will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made. A key part of this policy is to provide equal employment opportunity regarding all terms and conditions of employment and in all aspects of a person's relationship with the Facility including recruitment, hiring, promotions, upgrading positions, conditions of employment, compensation, training, benefits, transfers, discipline, and termination of employment.