The Director of Nursing (DON) is a registered nurse responsible for the overall management of the entire nursing department and staffing levels
Job Summary
The Director of Nursing (DON) is a registered nurse responsible for the overall management of the entire nursing department and staffing levels.
Key responsibilities include developing and implementing nursing policies, ensuring resident safety and respect, and coordinating with various departments for excellent resident care.
The role requires a minimum of a BSN degree, 7 years of nurse management experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Suite and Point Click Care (PCC).
Matching Summary
The Director of Nursing (DON) is a registered nurse responsible for the overall management of the entire nursing department and staffing levels.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Oversee and supervise resident care
Develop and implement nursing policies
Ensure resident safety and respect
Recruit, hire, and train nursing staff
Coordinate pharmacy services
Liaison between facility, physicians, and families
Department budgeting 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 disciplinary actions
Maintain employee and resident confidentiality
Provide direct resident/patient care as needed
Nice-to-have
Strong communication and presentation skills
Problem-solving abilities
Adaptability to changing regulations
Key Requirements
Registered Nurse (RN)
BSN degree preferred
Good standing with State Board of Nursing
Maintain continuing education/licensing
Minimum 7 years nurse management experience preferred