Aviara Healthcare Center is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) to oversee the nursing department and ensure high-quality care for residents. The role requires a registered nurse with management experience and strong leadership skills to manage staff, develop policies, and provide direct care as needed
Job Summary
The Director of Nursing (DON) is a registered nurse who oversees and supervises the care of all the residents, also providing direct resident/patient care.
Responsibilities include overall management of the nursing department, developing policies, ensuring resident safety, and coordinating with various departments for excellent care.
The role involves managing staff, conducting in-services, handling budgeting, staying updated on regulations, and participating in quality assurance and state surveys.
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Aviara Healthcare Center is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) to oversee the nursing department and ensure high-quality care for residents. The role requires a registered nurse with management experience and strong leadership skills to manage staff, develop policies, and provide direct care as needed.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Manage nursing department and staffing
Develop and implement nursing policies
Ensure resident safety and respect
Conduct staff in-services
Recruit, hire, and train nursing staff
Coordinate pharmacy services
Liaise with physicians and families
Manage department budgeting and reporting
Stay current on regulation changes
Participate in QA and conferences
Assist with state surveys
Coordinate MDS and care planning
Conduct employee appraisals and disciplinary actions
Maintain confidentiality
Provide direct resident care as needed
Proficient in Microsoft Suite and Point Click Care
Nice-to-have
BSN preferred
7 years nurse management experience preferred
Key Requirements
Graduation from Accredited School of Nursing
BSN preferred
Good standing with State Board of Nursing
Maintain continuing education/licensing
Minimum 7 years nurse management experience preferred