The Director of Nursing position at Westernslope Health Center seeks an experienced registered nurse to oversee nursing operations and ensure quality patient care. The role entails managing staff, developing policies, and maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations
Job Summary
The Director of Nursing (DON) is a registered nurse responsible for the overall management of the nursing department, including staffing, policy development, and ensuring resident safety and respect.
Key duties include developing and implementing nursing policies, recruiting and training staff, coordinating pharmacy services, and serving as a liaison between the facility, physicians, and family members.
The role requires participation in QA, Utilization Review, Patient Care conferences, state surveys, and providing direct resident care as needed.
Matching Summary
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The Director of Nursing position at Westernslope Health Center seeks an experienced registered nurse to oversee nursing operations and ensure quality patient care. The role entails managing staff, developing policies, and maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Nursing policy and procedure development
Resident safety and respect
Staff recruitment and training
Pharmacy services coordination
Liaison with physicians and families
Department budgeting and reporting
Nice-to-have
Active participation in state surveys
Employee appraisal and disciplinary actions
Key Requirements
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred
Minimum 7 years nurse management experience
Proficient in Microsoft Suite and Point Click Care (PCC)