What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Nursing/DON position at Northbrooke Post Acute?
At Northbrooke Post-Acute, we prioritize the well-being and care for all of our residents and staff members. As a 120-bed SNF, our services range from Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation, Dietary and Mental Health Support.
Why Join us?
As a DON, you will receive Fully Covered Benefits which includes Healthcare, Dental, Vision, 401(k) and other incentives. We are also proud to offer a very competitive pay with a fully supportive team, including our Administrator, Staffing Coordinator, ADON and from our Support Service parent company. You will have a recruitment department ready and able to staff your clinical needs, HR Personnel who are consistently in the building for any needs, and a passionate clinical nursing consultant team who are readily available for any additional assistance.
We are looking for an experienced DON who can continue to lead our clinical and non-clinical teams to be fully compliant in providing the highest quality of care to all of our residents. The ideal candidate has prior experience as a Director of Nursing in a Skilled Nursing or Long-Term Care setting.
About the Position :
We are looking for an experienced Director of Nursing to organize and oversee all nursing operations of the facility. The primary purpose of your job position is to direct the day-to-day nursing functions of the facility in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern long-term care facilities and in accordance with the policies and procedures specified for the operation of the facility to assure that the highest degree of quality care can be provided to all patients / residents at all times.
Direct, oversee and evaluate all nursing personnel (registered nurses, LPN etc.)
Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the facility's nursing programs and activities.
Organize and coordinate admission, nursing and patient care procedures
Assist nursing managers and charge nurses in the development and implementation of performance evaluations.
Assist nursing in the development and use of nursing departmental policies and procedures and establish a rapport in and among all departments so that each can realize the importance of teamwork.
Interpret the facility's policies and procedures to employees, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, etc., as necessary.
Represent the facility at and participate in nursing meetings relevant to the long-term care industry and report such activities to the Administrator.
Make routine inspections of the facility to assure that established nursing policies and procedures are being implemented and followed and report such activities to the Administrator.
Maintain an adequate liaison with families and residents.
Delegate a responsible staff member to act in your behalf when you are absent from the facility.
Ensure that appropriate policies and procedures are followed when conducting background checks and when providing information to a Nurse Aide Registry.
Develop and enforce policies aiming for legal compliance and high quality standards
Control budgets and monitor expenditures
Resolve issues and deficiencies when needed
Manage record-keeping procedures
Collaborate with other departments and professionals to streamline operations
Report to upper management
Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies and report such activities to the Administrator.
Qualifications :
Proven experience as Director of Nursing in a Skilled Nursing Facility setting
Degree in nursing; Master's degree in nursing or healthcare administration is a plus
Valid TN RN license or compact
Minimum of 2 years of experience as a DON preferred
We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.
