Director of Nursing (DON)

Job Type


Full-time

Description

Are you an experienced nurse ready to take the next step in your leadership career? We are seeking a dedicated and motivated Director of Nursing (DON) to join our team and help lead clinical operations in a supportive long-term care environment.

The DON plays a key role in ensuring quality resident care, supporting nursing staff, maintaining regulatory compliance, and driving positive clinical outcomes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with the Administrator, consultants, and facility staff to plan, coordinate, and oversee all aspects of nursing services, including interdisciplinary integration.
• Establishes priorities and job assignments; monitors departmental activities; communicates policies; evaluates performance; provides feedback; and coaches, counsels, redirects, and disciplines staff as necessary.
• Maintains departmental records, manages budgets and supplies, and functions as the senior department head.
• Ensures that all equipment and work areas are clean, safe, and orderly, and that hazardous conditions are promptly addressed.
• Enforces compliance with universal precautions, infection control, isolation procedures, fire safety, and sanitation standards.
• Conducts regular rounds to monitor resident activity; assesses residents' physical and psychosocial status; and reviews care delivery and documentation to ensure nursing services are provided in accordance with physician orders, individualized care plans, established standards, and facility policies.
• Oversees resident admissions, transfers, and discharges; communicates resident status with residents, families, and management; and personally participates in resident assessment and care delivery when necessary.
• Ensures staff understanding of and compliance with all regulations governing residents' rights.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable state, federal, and company quality assurance standards.
• Oversees employee relations and staffing, supports recruitment efforts, promotes high morale, and implements strategies to improve staff retention.
• Ensures effective communication, timely problem resolution, positive supervisory practices, and a supportive work environment.
• Maintains appropriate staffing levels through effective recruitment, selection, orientation, training, and ongoing staff education.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships on behalf of the organization with government regulators, residents' families, the local healthcare community, and the community at large.
• Supervises, conducts, and participates in departmental and facility-wide education programs and staff meetings.

Requirements

• Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing and currently licensed by the State.
• Must have related experience at a level necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position.
• Must be able to interact positively with residents, families, and regulatory agencies, and work collaboratively with employees at all levels.
• Must be able to maintain consistent attendance and be willing to work long or irregular hours, often under pressure.
• Must comply with all local health regulations and successfully complete a post-offer health assessment.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Physical and Sensory Requirements (with or without the use of mechanical devices):
• Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, and community agencies.
• Ability to perform physical activities such as walking, reaching, bending, stretching, pulling, and lifting.
• Adequate fine and gross motor coordination to carry out required tasks.

Work Environment:

• Long-term care facility setting.
• Exposure to residents with varying levels of care needs.
• May include evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts.

Core Competencies:

• Resident-centered care
• Professionalism and ethical conduct
• Team collaboration
• Problem-solving
• Cultural sensitivity and respect

Employer Statement:

The facility is an equal opportunity employer. Duties and responsibilities may change based on business needs.