The Director of Nursing Services position at Menloparkpa requires an experienced registered nurse to oversee nursing operations, ensure compliance with policies, and provide direct patient care. The role emphasizes management of nursing staff, development of training programs, and coordination with other departments to enhance resident care
Job Summary
The Director of Nursing (DON) is a registered nurse responsible for the overall management of the nursing department, including staffing levels, policy development, and ensuring resident safety and respect.
Key duties include recruiting, hiring, and training nursing staff, coordinating pharmacy services, acting as a liaison between the facility, physicians, and families, and managing department budgets.
The role requires participation in QA, Utilization Review, Patient Care conferences, state surveys, MDS coordination, and providing direct resident care as needed.
Matching Summary
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The Director of Nursing Services position at Menloparkpa requires an experienced registered nurse to oversee nursing operations, ensure compliance with policies, and provide direct patient care. The role emphasizes management of nursing staff, development of training programs, and coordination with other departments to enhance resident care.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Nursing department management
Develop nursing policies
Resident safety and respect
Staff recruitment and training
Pharmacy services coordination
Liaison with physicians and families
Department budgeting and reporting
Nice-to-have
Active participation in surveys
Employee appraisals and discipline
Key Requirements
BSN preferred
7 years nurse management experience preferred
Good standing with State Board of Nursing
Proficient in Microsoft Suite and Point Click Care (PCC)