Director of Nursing (DON)

A director of nursing is a registered nurse who is responsible for overseeing all aspects of nursing within the health-care facility. Will handle administrative duties as they pertain to patient care, supply needs, and finance. While a director of nursing is an educated and licensed nurse.
Skill sets for a nursing director include patience, leadership abilities, tact, and the ability to work under pressure. In addition, strong organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively are valuable assets for the job.
The nursing director often acts as a liaison between the nursing staff and the physicians or health-care facility managers. He or she is expected to understand the nursing staff's concerns and relay those concerns to management members and doctors. In addition, the director is expected to make suggestions to address the concerns of the nursing staff.
Planning and implementing strategies for operational management are primary job duties for a director of nursing. Meetings with physicians and staff members provide the director with the information needed to plan operational strategies. Implementation of those strategies may include training, hiring additional staff, or scheduling changes.
Candidate must be on board with person-centered care and changing the culture in LTC.
We foster a core belief that ageing should be a continued stage of development and growth, rather than a period of decline.
Wages and benefits are based on experience/education and will be discussed upon hire.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Geriatrics

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Durant, OK 74701: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $1,000 - $85,000