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The Director of Nursing position at Crystalridgecarecenter is responsible for overseeing the nursing department, ensuring high-quality care for residents, and managing staff. The ideal candidate should have extensive nursing management experience and be proficient in relevant software, while maintaining a strong commitment to patient safety and regulatory compliance.
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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 family members, and managing department budgeting and reporting.
The role requires participation in QA, Utilization Review, Patient Care conferences, assisting with state surveys, coordinating MDS and care planning, and providing direct hands-on resident care as needed.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
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The Director of Nursing position at Crystalridgecarecenter is responsible for overseeing the nursing department, ensuring high-quality care for residents, and managing staff. The ideal candidate should have extensive nursing management experience and be proficient in relevant software, while maintaining a strong commitment to patient safety and regulatory compliance.
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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
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred
Minimum 7 years nurse management experience preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Suite and Point Click Care (PCC)
Must maintain current RN license and continuing education