Director Of Nursing - Rn

Rivercrestpa

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Nursing policy and procedure development
Resident safety and respect
Clinical staff in-service training
** Rivercrestpa is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) who will oversee the nursing department, ensure high-quality resident care, and manage staffing and compliance. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, have at least seven years of nurse management experience, and maintain a strong commitment to resident safety and staff development. **

Job Summary

  • The Director of Nursing is responsible for the overall management of the entire 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, and serving as a liaison between the facility, physicians, and family members.
  • The role requires participation in quality assurance, state surveys, MDS and care planning coordination, and conducting employee appraisals, while also providing direct resident care as needed.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Rivercrestpa is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) who will oversee the nursing department, ensure high-quality resident care, and manage staffing and compliance. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, have at least seven years of nurse management experience, and maintain a strong commitment to resident safety and staff development. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Nursing policy and procedure development
  • Resident safety and respect
  • Clinical staff in-service training
  • Pharmacy services coordination
  • Liaison between facility, physicians, family
  • Department budgeting and reporting
  • Regulation change monitoring
  • QA and Utilization Review participation
  • State survey assistance
  • MDS and care planning coordination
  • Employee appraisals and disciplinary actions
  • Confidentiality maintenance

Nice-to-have

  • Problem-solving in limited standardization
  • Interpreting diverse instructions
  • Team collaboration across departments

Key Requirements

  • Registered Nurse (RN) license
  • BSN degree preferred
  • 7 years nurse management experience preferred
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Suite
  • Proficiency in Point Click Care (PCC)

Work Rights

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