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The Director of Nursing (DON) position at Riverdalepa requires a registered nurse to oversee the nursing department, ensuring quality resident care and compliance with regulations. The role involves management duties, direct patient care, and collaboration with various stakeholders, emphasizing the importance of leadership and experience in nursing management.
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Job Summary
The Director of Nursing is responsible for the overall management of the entire nursing department and staffing levels, including developing and implementing nursing policies and procedures.
Key duties include ensuring resident safety and respect, coordinating pharmacy services, and acting as a liaison between the facility, physicians, and family members.
This role requires hands-on resident care as needed and involves supervising the ADON and the entire nursing staff.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
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The Director of Nursing (DON) position at Riverdalepa requires a registered nurse to oversee the nursing department, ensuring quality resident care and compliance with regulations. The role involves management duties, direct patient care, and collaboration with various stakeholders, emphasizing the importance of leadership and experience in nursing management.
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Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Nursing policy development and compliance
Resident safety and respect
Staff recruitment and training
Pharmacy services coordination
Liaison with physicians and families
Department budgeting and reporting
Regulation change monitoring
Nice-to-have
Active participation in QA
Assistance with state surveys
Employee appraisal and problem resolution
Key Requirements
Registered Nurse (RN) license
BSN degree preferred
7 years nurse management experience preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Suite and Point Click Care (PCC)