Director Of Nursing - Rn

Orchardpostacute

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Oversee nursing department operations
Develop nursing policies and procedures
Ensure resident safety and respect
Orchardpostacute is seeking a Director of Nursing (RN) to oversee nursing care for residents, manage the nursing department, and ensure compliance with policies and regulations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, at least seven years of management experience, and strong leadership capabilities

Job Summary

  • The Director of Nursing (DON) is a registered nurse responsible for the overall management of the entire nursing department, including staffing levels, policy development, and ensuring resident safety and respect.
  • Key responsibilities include recruiting, hiring, and training nursing staff, coordinating with physicians and families, managing department budgets, and staying current on regulatory changes.
  • The role requires active participation in quality assurance, state surveys, and providing direct resident care when necessary, while supervising the ADON and the entire nursing staff.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Orchardpostacute is seeking a Director of Nursing (RN) to oversee nursing care for residents, manage the nursing department, and ensure compliance with policies and regulations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, at least seven years of management experience, and strong leadership capabilities.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Oversee nursing department operations
  • Develop nursing policies and procedures
  • Ensure resident safety and respect
  • Conduct in-service training for staff
  • Recruit, hire, and train nursing staff
  • Coordinate pharmacy services
  • Liaise with physicians and families
  • Manage department budget and reporting
  • Stay current on regulation changes
  • Participate in QA and utilization review
  • Assist with state surveys
  • Coordinate MDS and care planning
  • Conduct employee appraisals and discipline
  • Maintain confidentiality
  • Provide direct resident care as needed
  • Supervise ADON and nursing staff

Nice-to-have

  • Problem-solving in variable situations
  • Interpreting diverse instructions

Key Requirements

  • Registered Nurse License
  • BSN preferred
  • 7 years nurse management experience preferred
  • Proficient in Microsoft Suite
  • Proficient in Point Click Care (PCC)

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