Director Of Nursing-s

Kennedycarecenter

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Nursing department management
Develop and implement nursing policies
Ensure resident safety and respect
The Director of Nursing position at Kennedycarecenter requires an experienced registered nurse to oversee nursing operations, ensure compliance with regulations, and maintain high standards of resident care. The role involves staffing management, policy development, direct patient care, and collaboration with various stakeholders

Job Summary

  • The Director of Nursing (DON) is a registered nurse responsible for the overall management of the entire nursing department, including staffing levels and policy implementation.
  • Key responsibilities include ensuring resident safety, coordinating with physicians and families, managing department budgets, and staying current on regulatory changes.
  • The role requires direct/hands-on resident care as needed and involves supervising the Assistant Director of Nursing and the entire nursing staff.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The Director of Nursing position at Kennedycarecenter requires an experienced registered nurse to oversee nursing operations, ensure compliance with regulations, and maintain high standards of resident care. The role involves staffing management, policy development, direct patient care, and collaboration with various stakeholders.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Nursing department management
  • Develop and implement nursing policies
  • Ensure resident safety and respect
  • Conduct in-services for staff
  • Recruiting, hiring, and training 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
  • Maintain employee and resident confidentiality
  • Provide direct resident care as needed
  • Supervise ADON and nursing staff

Nice-to-have

  • Strong communication skills
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Adaptability to change

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (preferred)
  • Good standing with State Board of Nursing
  • Maintain continuing education/licensing
  • Minimum 7 years nurse management experience (preferred)
  • Proficient in Microsoft Suite
  • Proficient in Point Click Care (PCC)

Work Rights

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